Flourless Chocolate Torte Recipe
layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache
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Ingredients
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Cake Layer
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Ganache
Method
Cake Layer
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler or microwave, gently melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate mixture with granulated sugar, and stir until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and cocoa powder until smooth.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
Chocolate Mousse
- 5
Melt Chocolate
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 6
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- 7
Combine Mixtures
Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- 8
Chill Mousse
Pour the mousse over the cooled cake layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Chocolate Ganache
- 9
Heat Cream
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- 10
Combine with Chocolate
Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- 11
Glaze the Cake
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the set mousse layer. Spread evenly and refrigerate until the ganache is set.
