CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SPA TORTE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup pitted prunes
1 cup chocolate liqueur
1 cup sugar, plus sugar for sweetening strawberries to taste
1 cup skim milk
6 tablespoons light olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup Dutch cocoa
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 pints strawberries

Steps:

  • Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment; coat with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat the prunes and liqueur together for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Puree in a food processor until smooth.
  • Mix prunes, 1 cup sugar, skim milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Sift flour, cocoa, espresso and baking soda together, and add gradually to prune mixture. Blend until smooth.
  • Spread in the prepared springform pan, and bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; then, remove the sides of the pan and cool on a rack.
  • Melt bittersweet chocolate and drizzle randomly on top of cake. Cut 5 of the best strawberries in half and place around the cake. Puree remaining strawberries and sweeten to taste. Serve a pool of strawberry sauce alongside each slice of cake.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 120 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams

Azagba.old.students.association Amssoa
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my torte didn't turn out very well. The cake was dry and the ganache was too runny.


Kareh Tush
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This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a delicious dessert.


Naali Khan
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This torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The chocolate and espresso flavors were perfectly balanced.


Ray Holcombe
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for parties or potlucks.


Pepsi Chico
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This torte is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. It's rich, decadent, and has just the right amount of sweetness.


Betty Shell
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I was a little disappointed with this torte. It was dry and the ganache was too thick.


Romeo Uazu
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This torte is definitely a special occasion dessert. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


DT ZOHAIB
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. The espresso flavor really balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate.


Ali mouiad
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This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out looking and tasting amazing.


Junaid Aslambhatti
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I love the combination of chocolate and espresso in this torte. It's the perfect pick-me-up for an afternoon coffee break.


Lina Hussain
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This torte was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich and decadent, but still light and airy. The espresso ganache was the perfect finishing touch.