Bittersweet Chocolate Torte |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sometimes you just need something really chocolaty. Or if you don’t really need it, you might simply want it. This chocolate torte is a good choice for satisfying those chocolate cravings because it is easy to make, versatile and quite decadent. And, of course, it is very chocolaty. Ingredients:
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (65%) |
3/4 cup butter |
1 cup sugar |
3 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped |
1/4 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk) or 1/4 cup chopped chocolate (dark or milk) |
2 tablespoons cocoa powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Grease the top of the paper, too.
2. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt together chocolate and butter. Heat in 30-60 second increments and stir well after each to avoid overcooking the mixture. Cool for 5-8 minutes.
3. Pour butter mixture into a large mixing bowl and add chocolate. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Stir in flour, cinnamon, cayenne and salt, followed by the pecans and chocolate chips.
4. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake for 38-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean, with a few crumbs attached. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving platter. Remove parchment paper and cool completely.
6. Before serving, whisk together 2 tbsp cocoa powder with 1 tsp cinnamon. Sift over the top of the torte.
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