FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE

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Chocoholics-like me!-know that nothing says chocolate like a flourless torte. -Kayla Albrecht, Freeport, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large eggs, separated
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in chocolate mixture. With clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy., Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 40-45 minutes (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack., Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Khwaku Smart
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.


Jabbar Bhatti
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This torte was absolutely delicious! It was rich and chocolatey, but not too sweet. The texture was perfect, and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Angola Angola
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I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Nontando Mfuphi
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate.


Duro 69Boyz
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I made this torte with a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out great! I was so happy to find a flourless chocolate torte recipe that was gluten-free.


Crazy Ethiopian Gamer
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This torte was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious!


pauldipti pauldipti6946
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I was a bit hesitant to make this torte because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out great! It was surprisingly easy to make.


Amirlan Tumurbaatar
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This torte was perfect for a special occasion. It was elegant and delicious.


MD Reais Hossain
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


collins onoka
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This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate.


Medo Ammar
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.


Sk Rosul
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This torte was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! I was really impressed with how rich and chocolatey it was.


Enamul Hoque
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I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Bello ajetope
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This torte was absolutely delicious! It was rich and chocolatey, but not too sweet. The texture was perfect, and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.