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Ingredients
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Torte Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until just incorporated.
- 5
Bake the Torte
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with fresh strawberries on top.
- 7