Rich Chocolate Torte
A dense, velvety chocolate dessert with a nutty crust for an authentic European indulgence. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs dark chocolate, butter, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, 70% cocoa dark chocolate
- 4 oz, unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp, hot coffee
- 1 tbsp sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a double boiler, melt 8 oz dark chocolate and 4 oz butter. Stir in 1 tbsp hot coffee and 1 tbsp sugar for dusting. Let cool slightly.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until light and frothy. Fold in 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup chopped almonds.
- Step 3: Gently mix the melted chocolate mixture into the egg batter. Pour into a lined 8-inch round pan and smooth the top.
- Step 4: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool, then dust with 1 tbsp sugar and serve chilled.
