Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Electric CheetahChocolate Torte Recipe

Chocolate Torte Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

A chocolate lover's DREAM! Rich, bold, delicious, flourless house-made chocolate torte.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Melt the Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Sugar and Eggs

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

  2. 4

    Add Chocolate Mixture

    Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring constantly to combine.

  3. 5

    Add Vanilla and Salt

    Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.

Baking the Torte

  1. 6

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft (it will firm up as it cools).

  3. 8

    Cool and Remove

    Remove the torte from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a plate, removing the parchment paper.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnishing (Optional)

    Dust the top of the torte with powdered sugar. Serve with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

  2. 10

    Slice and Enjoy

    Slice the torte into wedges and serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled.

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