Flourless Chocolate Torte

Name: Flourless Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), coarsely chopped, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp instant espresso powder; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

An intensely rich, silky chocolate torte made without any flour - just dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and a touch of sugar - delivering a dense, truffle-like texture that slices beautifully.

55 minMediumServes 10320 cal/serving

FrenchDessertOvenLow CarbGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), coarsely chopped, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp instant espresso powder
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2

Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Add 8 oz coarsely chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao), coarsely chopped and 1/2 cup cut into pieces unsalted butter. Stir gently until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
3

Whisk 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp instant espresso powder, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt into the chocolate mixture.
4

Add 4 room temperature large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6

Bake for 28-32 minutes until the edges are just set and the center still jiggles very slightly when gently shaken.
7

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack - at least 1 hour - before releasing the springform. Dust the top with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting) through a fine sieve. Slice and serve at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Flourless Chocolate Torte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Flourless Chocolate Torte keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Flourless Chocolate Torte?

Yes. As written it serves 10. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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