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Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte

Melissa
This easy Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte is an elegant dessert to serve for Valentine’s Day. This classic flourless cake gets a twist with the addition of a splash of Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon. This red wine adds a nice smokiness and sweet fruity flavour that perfectly complements the dark chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Canadian, French
Servings 8
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 4 oz. high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the oven baking rack in the center of the oven.
  • Butter an 8-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper and butter the paper to ensure the cake will come out of the pan easily once baked.
  • Place a heat-safe glass or metal bowl over a pot of barely simmering water to create a double boiler. Add the chopped chocolate to the bowl along with the butter. Stir until the chocolate and butter are melted and a smooth chocolate mixture forms.
  • Remove the bowl from the double boiler and whisk the sugar, salt, and wine into chocolate mixture until smooth.
  • Add the eggs to the bowl, one at a time, whisking until each egg is incorporated before adding another one.
  • Sift the cocoa powder and baking powder over chocolate mixture and whisk until just combined.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to smooth out the top. Bake the cake in center of the oven 25-30 minutes, or until top has formed a crust (similar to a brownie) and the edges of the cake are a slightly darker brown.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving plate. Remove the parchment paper and let the cake cool for 1 hour.
  • Slice the cake and serve with a glass of Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 355IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate cake, Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte, gluten free desserts, valentine's day recipes
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