Description
This recipe yields a rich, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey torte. It is naturally gluten-free and serves as an elegant dessert for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still be soft.
- Let the torte cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The center will sink slightly as it cools, which is normal for this dense texture.
- Once cool, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- For an extra decadent finish, you can spread a thin layer of melted chocolate ganache over the top after the torte has cooled.
- If you prefer a slightly less intense chocolate flavor, substitute half of the bittersweet chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate.
- This torte is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 120