Flourless Chocolate Torte Recipe
Red Wine Chocolate Ganache | Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
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For the Flourless Chocolate Torte
For the Red Wine Chocolate Ganache
For the Whipped Cream
Method
For the Flourless Chocolate Torte
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Stir in the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the chocolate mixture, stirring until no dry ingredients remain.
- 5
Bake the Torte
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool the Torte
Remove the torte from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Red Wine Chocolate Ganache
- 7
Heat Heavy Cream and Red Wine
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and red wine over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
- 8
Add Chocolate
Add the dark chocolate to the hot cream and wine mixture. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth.
- 9
Cool the Ganache
Let the ganache cool at room temperature until it thickens slightly, about 30 minutes.
For the Whipped Cream
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
- 11
Serve
Serve slices of the flourless chocolate torte topped with a generous drizzle of red wine chocolate ganache and a dollop of whipped cream.