I had planned to do this post during Passover, because of this delicious flourless chocolate torte that we made…needless to say Passover has ended but the joys of yummy chocolatey nutty goodness are endless! The joys of preparing such goodness with you kids makes it even better!
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE from my cookbook (with adaptations in bold)
This torte is rich and light at the same time. It is moist in the middle and slightly crispy around the edges. This is perfect for people who can’t have wheat or gluten. It is truly a decadent and satisfying dessert. Try it with fresh whipped cream or Cedar Summit Vanilla Ice Cream and you will find yourself in dessert heaven.
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate (we found ourselves with only cocoa powder, so adapted it by using 1 cup cocoa powder with an additional 1/4 cup of oil)
¼ cup butter
1-1/3 cup sugar (this can be 2/3 cup sugar and 2/3 cup fruit preserves or maple syrup) We used 1/2 raspberry jam here
3 eggs, beaten
4 cups finely ground nuts (almonds, hazelnuts or pecans are favorites) We used toasted walnuts, and they were delicious!!
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 Tbsp vanilla or almond extract
Preheat the overn to 375 degrees. Grease an 8 inch springform pan. In a large saucepan or double boiler, melt together the chocolate and butter. Add the sugar, eggs, nuts, orange zest, and vanilla or extract and mix well. Oil an 8-inch spring form pan. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes. The cake should be firm to the touch and be pulling slightly away from the edges of the pan.
To make the glaze, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat in a saucepan or a double boiler. Whisk until well blended. Pour the glaze over the torte while it is still in the pan. Place the cake in the freezer to firm up. This cake is best when served chilled.
For an added twist, add 1 cup fresh raspberries or strawberries to the glaze, or the cake batter.
Serves 10 to 12
Cooking up the good life 
So Jenny. My flourless chocolate torte uses bittersweet chocolate, more eggs and no nuts. I’ll try yours next time. Not that I need more flourless chocolate torte recipes but always worth a try. sounds good
Interesting idea, adding the fruit preserves to the batter instead of sugar. Similar, but so different, from the jam atop a Viennese Sacher Torte. I will have to try it.
Yes, the preserves are yummy inside, like pre cooked fruit. You can experiment with dried fruit like raisins or dates also…..