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Although tortes are cakes, not every cake is classified as a torte. The main differences are found between their ingredients and texture
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Flourless Chocolate Torte Recipe

Although tortes are cakes, not every cake is classified as a torte. The main differences are found between their ingredients and texture.
Keyword Torte

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and the sides of a 9″ springform pan.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter.
  • Whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs with sugar and salt for about 6 minutes or until the mixture is very thick.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 1 hour.
  • Invert the torte onto a plate or cake stand. Garnish with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!