Flourless Orange Chocolate Torte Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the Gran Gala liqueur.

Whisk Eggs and Sugar

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

Combine Mixtures

Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the eggs.

Add Remaining Ingredients

Sift the cocoa powder and add it along with the orange zest and a pinch of salt to the batter. Fold until just combined.

Bake the Torte

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cool and Serve

Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving, if desired.