CHOCOLATE-ALMOND TORTE
Categories Cake Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Almond Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Butter mold and dust with sugar, knocking out excess.
- Stir together ground almonds, chocolate, and spices in a bowl. Beat yolks with 1/4 cup sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, then beat in zest.
- Beat whites with salt with cleaned beaters in a large bowl until they just hold soft peaks. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites just hold stiff peaks.
- Stir one third of whites into yolk mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites in 2 more batches. Fold in ground almond mixture.
- Pour batter into mold and bake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in mold on a rack 10 minutes, then invert onto rack and cool completely.
- Make icing:
- Melt chocolate with 1 tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring. Remove from heat and add remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth. Transfer icing to a bowl and chill, covered, until slightly thickened and spreadable, about 30 minutes.
- Decorate cake:
- Spread icing over cake with a small metal spatula. Stick points of almonds into cake in straight rows, following ridges, to resemble a porcupine. Chill cake until icing is set, at least 1 hour. Transfer cake to a platter and bring to room temperature before serving.
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Aniobi Arinze
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte. The almond crust and the chocolate filling are the perfect combination.
Princess Noor
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still delicious.
Emmanuel kopano
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nikhil Khadka
[email protected]This torte is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the almond crust adds a nice touch of nuttiness.
Tony Kiyeni
[email protected]I love that this torte can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain guests.
Richna aktar
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
Feben Barta
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate almond torte recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible and the texture is perfect.
maxamed Abshir2030
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect dessert for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.
Hailu Ababi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte. The almond crust and the chocolate filling are the perfect combination.
Ravi Thapa
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still delicious.
Taleen mohamed
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Samantha S
[email protected]This torte is the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover. The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the almond crust adds a nice touch of nuttiness. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sarahi Cayax
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jouliana Kabalan
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Kanak Majumdar
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The torte is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the almond crust is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Pappn Paul
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my anniversary and my husband loved it. It's definitely a keeper!
Roula Azar
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and almond in this torte. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. I also like that it's not too heavy, so you can enjoy a slice without feeling weighed down.
Rehman Sial
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Bishal Srdr
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the almond crust. I will definitely be making this again.
Sneha Kurmi
[email protected]This chocolate almond torte is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of chocolate and almond flavors is divine, and the texture is rich and moist. I highly recommend this recipe!