Chocolate & Cardamom Torte

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350F

2. 2

   Line a 7in springform cake tin with greaseproof paper.

3. 3

   Melt the dark chocolate together with the butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave.

4. 4

   Beat the egg yolks, half the sugar and the cardamom until pale, very thick and creamy.

5. 5

   Add the melted chocolate and mix well.

6. 6

   Whisk the egg whites and remaining sugar until stiff.

7. 7

   Now carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture making sure you stir it very gently.

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   When mixed, spoon it all into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.

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   Set aside to cool.

10. 10

    The finished torte should have a baked-mousse-like consistency.

11. 11

    For the chocolate sauce, bring 7 tbs water to boil add the milk chocolate and cardamom and whisk until thick and glossy.

12. 12

    Serve with the torte.

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