Flourless Chocolate & Almond Torte
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For anyone who likes their chocolate desserts deep, dark and not too fluffy, this is the cake to make. Ground almonds keep it moist, the centre stays slightly fudgy, and a slim slice is plenty in the best possible way. It is equally good as a dinner-party pudding or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for ground almonds - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for cacao powder - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop200g dairy-free dark chocolate, chopped
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Local shop4 eggs
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Local shop1 tsp vanilla extract
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Local shop1 pinch salt
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Method
Serves 8 · about 50 minutes from start to finish.
Heat the oven to 200C / 180C fan. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, then leave to cool for 5 minutes.
Whisk the eggs, maple syrup and vanilla in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Fold in the melted chocolate mixture, then add the ground almonds, cacao powder and salt and mix until even.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is set but the centre still has a slight wobble.
Cool fully in the tin before slicing so the torte firms up neatly.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
This torte cuts most cleanly once completely cool, and it is even better the next day when the texture has settled.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.