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flourless chocolate espresso torte

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~melissa’s flourless chocolate espresso torte~

What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate. A pound a day often.” – Katharine Hepburn

There’s torte, and then there’s my torte. This is the first time I’ve ever shared this recipe. You’re welcome 😉

preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

1 and 1/2 cups real butter, cut into chunks

3/4 lb. bittersweet chocolate, chopped or chips (3 cups)

1/2 c. espresso or very strong coffee, brewed

1 cup sugar

6 large eggs

To prepare:

Butter an 8 inch, round cake pan. In a saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate, butter and espresso. Add 1 cup sugar and stir until just melted. Remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the chocolate mixture until well blended. Pour into prepared cake pan. Very carefully,  place in a larger cake pan that contains boiling water. Adjust water so it comes half way up the side of the torte pan. Very carefully place in the 350 oven. Bake the torte in this water bath for about 45 minutes (or until torte barely jiggles in the middle.) Remove torte from water bath. Chill in refrigerator until completely cool (about 8 hours.)

To unmold:

Dip bottom of torte pan in very hot water for 10 to 15 seconds. Carefully invert onto a pretty serving plate.

Ganache:

Combine 1 cup bittersweet chocolate (chopped or in chip form,) 1/2 cup heavy cream, and  3 Tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Cook on low until just melted. Add 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional). Mix well. Remove from heat and immediately pour over torte. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Cover torte and chill until ganache is completely cooled and set.

Carefully slice with a very sharp knife. Enjoy with afternoon tea, a little port, a hearty red wine or a French press!

~Melissa

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28 Comments

  1. I think it looks very good! Although, I know, I am not a really big chocolate eater….Now this is not being cruel because you are a very good friend, but this looks like the first layered cake I made and my frosting was everywhere….But tasted very good….and my new hubby just loved it and cooking has improved over the last 42 years….LOL

  2. I am actually laughing out loud! That is so funny! 🙂

    I go a little overboard with the ganache on this torte because a little is good and a half gallon is FABULOUS!!!

    Thanks for your honest comment love.

    xo,
    M

  3. OMG! OMG! OMG! I’m hearing air raid sirens and warning alarms everywhere! I can’t believe it! The double secret torte recipe! I hope I can make it one tenth as good as you make it! Thank you. 😉

  4. Oh, dear!! How can you have so many amazing recipes and NOT weigh 750 pounds? This is getting made at my house…. maybe not today, but SOON!!!

    1. well, I wish I could say I’m a skinny Minny, but I’m not 🙂 I’ve found that the more I cook, the less I eat though. If that helps. LOL. Enjoy!

    1. Hi Cathy!

      I’ve never tried stevia in place of sugar. I bet it would work! Please let me know if you try it and what happened 🙂 XO ~M

      1. Hi Melissa,
        I made this and couldn’t wait for the ganache to set so had it without at the first sitting.
        My family couldn’t believe that it could actually taste any better with ganache –
        but wow, it did.
        Absolutely to die for
        Thanks for a new family favourite.
        Question is – can I keep up with the demand ?
        Sue

        1. LOL! that’s a very good question, Sue! 🙂 So happy you and your family are enjoying the torte! Thanks for visiting me. XO ~M

  5. I just saw this on Facebook today ! And am so making it! I loooovvveee coffee and chocolate so I’m excited to try this out! The posts from Chindeep are wonderful and I enjoy every one!

    Xo

  6. The easiest cake I have ever made. Took longer to melt chocolate than mixing it all up. Taste wonderful. Much better than my old recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  7. Could you suggest something to use instead of espresso/coffee? My hub can’t even stand the smell of coffee. And this looks too good not to make.
    : )
    Deb M.