This rich and fudgy chocolate flourless torte is the perfect easy gluten-free dessert to make for any special occasion.
PREP TIME 15 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 35 minutesminutes
YIELD 12servings
Ingredients
6ozdark chocolate60% cocoa
10tbspbutter
2/3cupsugar
1/3cupbrown sugarpacked
1 1/2tspvanilla extract
1/4tspsalt
4eggs
1/2cupunsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rub butter all around the inside of a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper. Be sure to butter the paper, too. Wrap the outside of the pan with a layer of aluminum foil to help prevent leaks in your oven.
Break up the chocolate into chunks and add them to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Cut the butter into cubes and add them to the bowl.
Heat the chocolate and butter together on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir them together and then heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir vigorously until the chocolate is completely melted. The mixture should be smooth and runny. The chocolate will likely continue to melt with continued stirring. If needed, heat for an additional 15 seconds but be careful to not overcook.
Add the sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt to the bowl and whisk together until combined.
Crack the eggs into a smaller mixing bowl or measuring cup. Gently whisk them to break up the yolks.
Pour the eggs into the chocolate mixture while whisking with your other hand. This will help prevent the eggs from cooking when they hit the heat of the chocolate batter. Continue to whisk until the eggs are thoroughly combined with the chocolate batter.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and whisk it in until combined. Pour the batter into your prepared springform pan and level it off with the back of your spoon. Place the springform pan on a cookie sheet to protect your oven from any leaks.
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the torte is set. A toothpick inserted in the center will come out slightly crumby, not coated with runny batter.
Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and serving.
Recipe Notes
SERVING TIPS: The parchment paper round will help you to slide the torte carefully to a pretty cake plate. Don't try to remove the torte from the paper, it won't be firm enough to lift away neatly. Serve the torte with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or a vanilla drizzle sauce.