Description
Mother?s Day Flourless Chocolate Tortes are a rich, decadent dessert that captures the essence of chocolate in every bite. This gluten-free torte boasts a fudgy texture and can be whipped up quickly, making it perfect for impressing loved ones on special occasions. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries, and watch as it becomes the star of your Mother?s Day celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in short bursts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar blend while whisking continuously. Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25 minutes, until set yet slightly gooey in the center.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 59g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg