Rich and Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte
Make this intensely fudgy and velvety flourless chocolate torte. It is naturally gluten free and perfect for an elegant dinner party dessert or any special celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and thick. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gently whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- 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 and fudgy.
- Let the torte cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The center will sink slightly as it cools; this is normal for a velvety chocolate torte.
- Once cool, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Dust the top generously with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For the best fudgy texture, chill the torte for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the most intense chocolate flavor.
- To achieve stiff peaks for the egg whites, ensure your bowl and whisk attachments are completely free of any grease or water.
- Serve this gluten free chocolate torte with fresh raspberries or a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 130