Chocolate Hazelnut Torte Recipe
flourless chocolate cake, whipped mascarpone, chocolate sauce
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Ingredients
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
Whipped Mascarpone
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- 1
Preheat and Prepare Pan
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Slowly whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until smooth. Fold in the hazelnut meal until just combined.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is just set and the edges start to pull away from the sides. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
Whipped Mascarpone
- 7
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 8
Whip
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and the mixture is light and fluffy. Be careful not to over-whip as mascarpone can become grainy.
- 9
Chill
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Chocolate Sauce
- 10
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 11
Add Chocolate and Butter
Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- 12
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside and keep warm.
Assembly
- 13
Serve
Slice the cooled flourless chocolate cake and serve with a generous dollop of whipped mascarpone and a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce. Optionally garnish with chopped toasted hazelnuts or a dusting of cocoa powder.
