Flourless Chocolate Torte: Rich Gluten Free Dessert
Make a rich, dense, truffle-like chocolate torte that is naturally gluten free. This recipe delivers gourmet chocolate cake flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (a double boiler). Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still be soft.
- Let the torte cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The center will sink slightly as it cools.
- Chill the torte in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Run a thin knife around the edge before releasing the springform side. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
Notes
- For an elegant finish, dust the top with sifted cocoa powder or powdered sugar just before serving.
- This rich dessert pairs well with fresh raspberries or a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream.
- You can make this flourless cake up to two days ahead; it stores well covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 135