Flourless Chocolate Torte recipe

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Rich. Decadent. Delicious. Treat yourself with this Flourless Chocolate Torte recipe. With only 5 ingredients, it's so easy to make!

chocolate torte on white paper, sliced with cherry compote on top + knife and bowl of cherries

What is a torte?

Also known as a Flourless Chocolate Cake, A Chocolate Torte is a rich German cake, usually made with little or no flour. It is commonly baked in a springform pan and can be layered and topped with fruit compotes, jams, chocolate ganache, or buttercream. Our recipe is so deliciously rich that you only need one layer. Yes, it's that good.

Like our Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies and Nutella Cheesecake, this recipe is meant for Chocolate lovers. It's guaranteed to win praise at your next dinner party or potluck. If you need a fast dessert that looks fancy, this is the recipe.

HINT: top it with powdered sugar and bing cherry compote.

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Ingredients

BUTTER: we like unsalted butter for this recipe
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE: we used Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, but you can use bittersweet chocolate bars (60% cacao) as well.
EGGS: large or extra large eggs
SUGAR: granulated sugar
SALT: just a pinch
POWDERED SUGAR: enough to sprinkle on top

*see recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Butter the sides and bottom of a 9" springform pan.
Gently fold half of the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture until combined.
Using a double boiler, place a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water making sure the bowl is not touching the water. Melt chocolate and butter and stir until smooth and combined.
In a separate large bowl, combine eggs, ½ C sugar and salt and mix with hand mixer until pale and thick, about 6-7 minutes.
Add remaining egg mixture and fold until well combined.
Pour batter into springform pan and place in oven and bake until top no longer looks wet and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean (about 35-45 minutes).
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before removing from pan.

whole chocolate torte on white surface, sliced with cherry compote on top

Chocolate Torte Toppings

We think the perfect topping for a Chocolate Torte is homemade Cherry Compote (see recipe below). Here are some other options to top this chocolate cake:

Buttercream Frosting
Fresh strawberries or raspberries with a dusting of powdered sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Vanilla Ice Cream

Storage

Make ahead: this recipe can be made ahead of time. Just make sure it is cooled completely after it has been baked, then wrap it tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Store leftovers in an airtight container (or tightly wrapped in plastic) for up to 5 days.
Freeze individual slices in a freezer bag for up to 3 months .

Top tip

We know it's tempting, but allow to chocolate torte to cool completely before removing it from the pan.

flourless chocolate torte, sliced on white paper with bowl of cherries & knife

FAQ

What size spring form pan do you use?

We like a 9" spring form pan for this recipe

What kind of chocolate do you use?

We like Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Chips or Baking Bar (60% Cacao).

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