Chocolate Torte

The word ‘torte’ is derived from the Italian word ‘torta’, meaning cake. Chocolate torte is a rich and decadent dessert that originated in Europe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Chocolate Torte

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold gently until just combined.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and lined 8-inch round cake pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the chocolate torte dusted with cocoa powder or powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26g40%

Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Sugars 30g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.