Flourless Chocolate Torte Recipe

Is there anything better than a sweet treat after dinner? There are a lot of people who just can't go to sleep without indulging in some form of dessert with chocolate or something similar, and we certainly can't blame them. If you're the type of person who needs a delicious dessert after dinner, then this chocolate torte will make all of your dreams come true. It's decadent, chocolatey, and the sprinkle of powdered sugar is quite literally the icing on the cake!

Recipe developer Catherine Brookes of Blue Sky Eating came up with this easy and fabulous torte that is sure to be a new favorite."This torte is super chocolatey, indulgent and feels that little bit more fancy than a chocolate cake. The light texture is so moreish," Brookes raves. "Swapping the flour for almond meal adds a nutty flavor and makes the torte rich and moist." While this torte is the definition of decadent, it's actually quite easy to whip up and requires just a handful of ingredients — so let's get right into it!

The first thing you need to do is grab all the ingredients for this recipe. You will need butter, good quality dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, almond meal, and cocoa powder.

You will need either a springform or a loose-bottomed 8-inch cake pan for this recipe. Grease the pan and then line it with parchment paper to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom. Now, head to your oven and preheat it to 350 F.

Grab a microwave-safe bowl and add the chocolate and butter. Heat it in 30-second intervals, checking in-between. Continue heating until the chocolate and butter have melted. Set it to the side and let it cool. If you want a sweeter chocolate, there's a simple solution. "You could sub for part milk chocolate if desired," Brookes notes. 

In an electric stand mixer bowl, add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Using the whisk attachment, beat on medium until the dough turns pale, frothy, and thickens. This should take about five to eight minutes to achieve the correct consistency. 

Next, pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the batter and gently fold until combined. Sift in the cocoa powder and almond meal. Gently fold again to combine. Be sure not to knock out too much air from the mixture and mix with caution. 

Now that you have finished beating the batter, transfer it into your prepared tin and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A crust will form over the top, and the torte will have a slight wobble in the middle. That's a great indicator that it the torte is done and ready to come out. 

Once you remove the torte from the oven, leave it in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for another layer of added sweetness. Then, slice the torte into pieces. This rich torte would be fantastic by itself, but we think it would pair well with an ice-cold glass of milk as well. Brookes also gives a few great serving suggestions. "With ice cream, creme fraiche/mascarpone or chocolate sauce," she suggests. 

This is so good, we don't think you will have much left but if you do, be sure to keep it for a rainy (or sunny) day. "Leftovers will keep well at room temp in airtight container for 3 days," Brookes notes. We hope this satisfies all of your chocolate cravings!