Orange Almond Flourless Chocolate Torte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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A dense, rich chocolate torte infused with bright orange zest and almond flour, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup almond flour
2 tsp fresh orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round springform pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup unsalted butter in 30-second increments, stirring after each until smooth.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 4 large eggs until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Slowly add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the eggs and sugar, whisking continuously to combine.
Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup almond flour, 2 tsp fresh orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until just incorporated.
Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
Step 8: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then remove the springform ring.
Step 9: Dust the top generously with powdered sugar before serving.