Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafé CuscoTorta De Askinosie Recipe

Torta De Askinosie Recipe

Inspired by Café Cusco
Time1h 10m
Serves8

Rich gluten-free chocolate cake soaked with coffee topped with Askinosie caramel fudge glaze, whip cream cinnamon & cocoa nibs

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pan

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix applesauce, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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