Indulge in the symphony of flavors presented by the BBC Chocolate Torte, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic chocolate cake to new heights of decadence. This intricate dessert features a rich, velvety chocolate sponge cake enveloping a luscious chocolate ganache, resulting in an explosion of chocolatey goodness in every bite. Accompanying this majestic torte are two equally enticing recipes: a delectable Chocolate Orange Mousse, a light and airy confection that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of chocolate and orange, and a classic Chocolate Truffles recipe, offering bite-sized morsels of pure chocolate bliss. These recipes, collectively known as the "BBC Chocolate Collection," are a testament to the versatility and boundless creativity of chocolate as a culinary ingredient, promising an unforgettable dessert experience for chocolate aficionados and casual sweet enthusiasts alike.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
DECADENT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE
Create a mouthwatering chocolate truffle torte - and there's no cooking necessary!
Provided by Orlando Murrin
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Serves 12 in small slices (it's very rich!)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Get your equipment ready (see tips below). Break the chocolate in small pieces into a large heatproof bowl. Spoon in the syrup and pour in about a quarter of the cream. Stand the bowl over (not in) a pan of hot water over the lowest possible heat and leave until the chocolate has melted, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir to combine. Leave until barely warm - dip your little finger in to check.
- Get your cake tin ready. Do this while you are waiting for the chocolate to melt and cool so you're not hanging around. Cut open the plastic folder along the bottom, then cut out a disc to fit in the bottom of the tin and 3 strips to line the sides. (See step 2).
- Pour the rest of the cream into a very large bowl and tip in the coffee and cinnamon. Whip with a balloon whisk until the cream looks like step 3. When you shake the bowl the cream should wobble like a thick milkshake, and when you dribble some cream from the whisk, the trail it leaves in the cream below should disappear in 1-2 seconds.
- Fold the two together. Pour the cooled chocolate into the bowl containing the cream. With the largest metal spoon you've got, fold the cream and chocolate together in a figure-of-eight motion. Don't be nervous - keep going until they are evenly and smoothly mixed and the mixture has a soft, pillowy, downy texture - you will see and feel it thicken as you fold.
- Set the torte. Pour the chocolatey cream into the tin and level the surface with the back of the spoon. Put the tin in the fridge and leave to firm up. This can happen in under an hour, but you may need to leave it longer, depending on the coldness of your fridge (you can leave it overnight if this is more convenient).
- Unmould and serve. Unclip and remove the side of the tin, then remove the pieces of plastic around the sides. Invert a serving plate over the torte and turn the torte upside down on to it. Lift off the tin base and peel away the plastic. Dust all over with cocoa (including the plate if you wish to be fashionable) and serve in thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.09 milligram of sodium
DARK & SQUIDGY CHOCOLATE TORTE
This dessert is dark and dense, but not so rich it defeats you. It freezes brilliantly too
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 45m
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and line the base and sides of a 23cm springform or loose-bottomed cake tin. Put the butter and chocolate into a pan and gently melt together until smooth. Meanwhile, using an electric whisk, beat the eggs and sugar together for 5 mins until billowy and about the thickness of old-fashioned custard.
- Pour the chocolate and butter mix into the whisked egg and sugar, then fold it in very carefully using a large metal spoon. Mix the flour, almonds and ¼ tsp salt together, then fold into the mix until even. Spoon into the tin and bake for 35-40 mins until evenly set with a slight crust all over the top. Leave the cake to cool until warm, then release from the tin. Dust with cocoa, then cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.22 milligram of sodium
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter the bottom and side of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the chocolate and 1 1/2 sticks butter in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and stir until melted and combined. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and let cool slightly.
- Combine the eggs, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Gently fold half of the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the rest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top is no longer shiny and barely jiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan. Remove the springform ring and transfer to a platter; dust with cocoa powder.
SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TORTE
Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line the base of a deep, round 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin with a circle of baking parchment. Line the sides with one long strip that comes just above the sides of the tin - staple or paper clip where the strip overlaps to hold it in place.
- Crush the biscuits in a plastic bag or bowl with the end of a rolling pin. Stir into the melted butter, then evenly press into the bottom of the tin. Chill for 10 mins.
- Reserve 2 tbsp of the caramel. Stir the sea salt into the remainder and spoon into the centre of the biscuit base. Gently spread so the base is evenly covered but a visible 1-2cm border of biscuit remains around the edge. Chill for 20 mins while you make the chocolate layer.
- Gently melt the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir 1 tbsp of the cream into the reserved caramel, then cover and chill until ready to decorate. Once the chocolate has melted, turn off the heat but leave the bowl where it is, and gradually stir in the remaining cream until you have a smooth, shiny, thick chocolate sauce. Sift in the icing sugar and stir in with the vanilla extract. Lift off the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 mins.
- Ladle or pour the chocolate mixture around the edge of the torte first, so it fills the biscuit border, sealing the caramel in the centre. Then ladle or pour in the rest and gently shake to smooth the surface. Chill for at least 5 hrs or up to 24 hours until firm.
- Remove the torte from the tin, then carefully peel off the strip of paper and transfer to a serving plate. Dot the chocolates on top. Spoon the reserved caramel-cream mixture into a small food or freezer bag. Snip off the tiniest tip of the corner to make a very small opening, then squiggle lines of caramel over the top. Chill until ready to serve. Scatter with a pinch or two of sea salt before serving, then thinly slice. Eat with a drizzle of single cream, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 925 calories, Fat 69 grams fat, SaturatedFat 39 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 61 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.27 milligram of sodium
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE TORTE
This cake takes the Austrian sachertorte to new heights. The raspberry filling adds a bright fruitiness that makes it seem far less rich than it really is. Serve in small slices
Provided by Orlando Murrin
Categories Treat
Time 40m
Yield Cuts into 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Line the bases of two 23cm cake tins with baking parchment. Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave; leave to cool. Stir in the vanilla and coffee powder.
- Whizz the almonds in a food processor until finely ground, then add flour and salt, and transfer to a bowl. Whisk the eggs with an electric mixer for 5 mins, until doubled in volume. Slowly add the sugar, whisk for 1 min more. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture until just combined. Sprinkle over half the flour mixture and fold in, then the other half. The mixture will be rather runny.
- Divide between the two tins and bake for about 15 mins until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs attached - the sponges should be slightly undercooked. Cool in tin, then turn out onto a wire rack.
- Choose the less perfect of the two, then set it on a serving plate. Mash 12 raspberries and stir in the jam. Spread on the base, then top with the other cake.
- For the glaze, bring the cream to the boil, pour it over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Leave for a few mins until starting to thicken, then spread over the top and sides to cover. Decorate with raspberries. Chill for up to 24 hrs. Remove from fridge 1 hr before serving, dust with icing sugar, and serve with vanilla cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.32 milligram of sodium
VELVET CHOCOLATE TORTE
Yes it really does serve ten, it is so rich! If you do not have a spring-form tin, spoon the mixture into a freezer-safe shallow dish, cover with cling film, then freeze. You can make half the quantity if you prefer, or simply cut off and thaw the amount you wish to serve and leave the rest in the freezer. Equipment and preparation: you will need a 20cm/8in loose-bottomed or spring-form tin.
Provided by Mary Berry
Categories Desserts
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 20cm/8in loose-bottomed or spring-form tin with cling film and oil the film.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and drop into a food processor. Blend for one minute or until just a few pieces remain in the otherwise powdery chocolate. Alternatively finely grate the chocolate.
- Measure the sugar into a small pan with 90ml/3fl oz of water and heat gently over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Turn up the heat and boil briskly for 3-4 minutes, or until it becomes a thin syrup. Set the processor running and pour in the hot syrup through the funnel onto the chocolate so that it melts and becomes liquid. Add just a little more boiling water if some unmelted chocolate remains. Add the egg yolks and process for a few seconds before adding the brandy. If you are not using a processor, beat the ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream to a soft floppy consistency, then fold in the chocolate mixture. Spread in the prepared tin, levelling the top with the back of a spoon, then cover with cling film and transfer to the freezer for a minimum of four hours to freeze.
- To serve, remove from the freezer, release from tin and transfer to a plate. Allow to soften a little and serve about 20 minutes after coming out of the freezer. Decorate with the strawberries and icing sugar and serve with a little cream.
CHOCOLATE & GINGER TORTE
This decadent dessert with a triple-ginger hit is a chocoholic's dream
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3-4. Butter and line a 23cm round springform tin with a disc of buttered baking parchment. Lightly dust the inside of the tin with cocoa and tip out excess.
- Put the chocolate and butter into a medium-size heatproof bowl, add the ginger wine and set the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Tip both the sugars into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer and add the egg yolks. Whisk until pale and light. Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the yolks and stir until smooth. With another large, spotlessly clean bowl and whisk, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they just hold a stiff peak.
- Sift the almonds and ginger into the chocolate mixture and fold in using a large metal spoon. Add one-third of the egg whites and stir in to loosen the mixture. Fold in the remaining egg whites until combined.
- Spoon half the mixture into the prepared tin and gently spread level using a palette knife. Gently warm the ginger preserve until it's just spreadable and carefully spoon onto the cake in small dollops. Spoon over the remaining chocolate mixture, spread level and bake just below the middle shelf of the oven for 50 mins-1 hr until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out with a moist crumb attached. Allow the cake to cool in the tin and don't be dismayed if the top sinks and cracks.
- To make the ganache icing, tip the chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Then add the cream, butter and ginger wine. Set the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and stir until melted and velvety smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Carefully run a palette knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it, then put on a serving plate. Spread the ganache over the top, and leave to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 907 calories, Fat 65 grams fat, SaturatedFat 35 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 72 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.18 milligram of sodium
PRUNE & CHOCOLATE TORTE
A dinner party favourite
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the prunes and brandy in a small bowl and leave to steep for about 30 minutes until most of the brandy has been absorbed.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Grease a 23cm/9in loose-bottomed cake tin or springform tin. Put the cocoa, chocolate, butter and 140g/5oz of the sugar in a pan, add 100ml/31⁄2fl oz hot water and gently heat until the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the remaining sugar. Sift the flour and cinnamon over and gently fold in with a metal spoon, until almost combined. Add the chocolate mix and fold in until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the tin and arrange the prunes over the top (they will sink into the sponge during baking). Sprinkle over any remaining brandy and bake for about 30 minutes until just firm. Serve with cream or crème fraîche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.18 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%. This will give the torte a rich, intense flavor.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to combine smoothly and evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense torte.
- Bake the torte in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the torte bakes evenly.
- Allow the torte to cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the torte to set properly.
Conclusion:
The BBC chocolate torte is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and smooth, creamy texture, this torte is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.
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