Passover Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. During Passover, certain dietary restrictions are observed, including the avoidance of leavened bread. This Passover Chocolate Torte is a delicious dessert option that is both gluten-free and suitable for the holiday.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Passover Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Matzo meal
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cup Ground almonds
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Raspberries
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the matzo meal, cocoa powder, ground almonds, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the torte cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and let the raspberry sauce cool.
10. Serve the Passover Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce on individual plates, drizzling the sauce over each slice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.