Evil Chocolate Torte

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Divine Evil Chocolate Torte recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brewed espresso or 1/2 cup other strong coffee
1/2 cup Chambord raspberry liquor
5 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese , at room temperature ( or cream cheese or ricotta cheese )
2 eggs , slightly beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
seedless raspberry preserves , to taste
1 lb bittersweet chocolate , chopped
1 pint heavy cream
5 1/3 ounces unsalted butter
splash espresso or strong coffee
1 -2 tablespoon light corn syrup ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
650
Sugar
45g
Fat
43g
The Evil Chocolate Torte is a luxurious dessert, perfect for special occasions and celebrations. With its intense chocolate flavor and rich glaze, it is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. The raspberry preserves add a touch of sweetness and tartness, balancing out the richness of the cake. This recipe takes some time and effort to make, but the end result is well worth it. Serve this torte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of coffee to round out your meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, beat flour, sugar, baking soda and salt until combined.
3.In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Add espresso, Chambord and baking cocoa, whisking until smooth. Add cheese and whisk until melted.
4.Add egg and almond extract to the saucepan, whisk until combined. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the saucepan, whisk until just combined.
5.Grease 2-9-Inch round cake pans. Pour 2 cups batter in each pan. Bake for 25 minutes, Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
6.Place 2 9-inch cakes on top of each other with raspberry preserves spread in the middle. Glaze: Heat cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate, corn syrup and espresso. Whisk until smooth. Pour sauce over cake, spreading to cover.

PROS

This torte is rich, decadent and indulgent, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

The glaze is a showstopper, adding an extra level of richness to the torte.

CONS

This is not the healthiest dessert out there, as it is high in calories, fat and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While chocolate is not the healthiest food, it has been linked with several health benefits. It contains antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation in the body. Dark chocolate has also been shown to improve brain function and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Raspberry preserves are a source of vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.

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