torta di cioccolata

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Toni Embry
Clarkson, KY

Rich flourless Italian Chocolate Torte

(1 rating)
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For torta di cioccolata

  • 1 lb
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 c
    plus 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c
    plus 2 tbsp. brewed expresso or french roast coffee
  • 12 oz
    bittersweet chocolate
  • 4 oz
    unsweetened chocolate
  • 8 lg
    eggs, slightly beaten

How To Make torta di cioccolata

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9" pan with aluminum foil; grease and flour foil.
  • 2
    In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter, sugar and coffee together, whisking to blend. Add bittersweet (or semisweet) and unsweetened chocolates. Whisk constantly until melted.
  • 3
    Remove mixture from heat and whisk in eggs gradually. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 4
    Bake for 50-55 minutes. Cake is done when top has a c rust and is dry to the touch. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 12-14 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or top with ganache.
  • 5
    Dust with powdered sugar or top with ganache. Another alternative is to split the layer and fill with ricotta cream for a real Italian flair.

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