Description
Make this rich and fudgy flourless chocolate torte for an impressive gluten-free dessert. This recipe delivers intense chocolate flavor and a velvety texture, perfect for special occasions or romantic celebrations. It is simple to prepare and looks elegant when dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and thick. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and salt with an electric mixer 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, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 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.
- Once cool, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Dust the top generously with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60 percent cacao.
- You can serve this torte slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Chill the torte for at least 2 hours before dusting with cocoa powder for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 115