A round chocolate torte topped with glossy ganache, adorned with edible flowers.

Decadent Chocolate Torte

Category Dessert
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Style Fusion
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 07, 2023

This recipe celebrates Chocolate Day with a visually stunning and iconic dessert. It combines the richness of chocolate with a touch of elegance, making it perfect for any special occasion. The key ingredients include high-quality dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and edible flowers for garnish.

Ingredients (for 8)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³πŸ’¨
    Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a round 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ”₯πŸ«πŸ’§
    In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ₯šπŸ₯„πŸ’ͺ
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ•³οΈπŸŒΎπŸ«
    Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until well combined.
  5. Step 5 - ⏳πŸ“₯🍰
    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Step 6 - πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³β°
    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  7. Step 7 - β„οΈπŸ˜ŽπŸ•’
    Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
  8. Step 8 - πŸ”₯πŸ₯›πŸ«
    To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the remaining chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  9. Step 9 - 🍫🌸🌧️
    Pour the ganache over the chilled torte, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to smooth the top. Garnish with edible flowers.
  10. Step 10 - β„οΈπŸ«πŸ”¨
    Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set the ganache. Remove from the fridge 10 minutes before serving.
  11. Step 11 - πŸ°πŸ½οΈπŸ˜‹
    Slice and serve the decadent chocolate torte, savoring every rich and chocolatey bite.

Additional

For an extra touch of luxury, serve the torte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. This dessert can be made a day in advance, making it ideal for entertaining. Kids can help with tasks like greasing the cake pan and garnishing with flowers.