Chocolate Espresso Spa Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Espresso Spa Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pitted prunes; 1 cup chocolate liqueur; 1 cup sugar, plus sugar for sweetening strawberries to taste; 1 cup skim milk; 6 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/4 cups flour; ⅓ cup Dutch cocoa; 1 tablespoon espresso powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 2 pints strawberries

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pitted prunes
1 cup chocolate liqueur
1 cup sugar, plus sugar for sweetening strawberries to taste
1 cup skim milk
6 tablespoons light olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
⅓ cup Dutch cocoa
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 pints strawberries

1
Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment; coat with cooking spray.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Heat the prunes and liqueur together for 20 minutes.
4
Cool to room temperature.
5
Puree in a food processor until smooth.
6
Mix prunes, 1 cup sugar, skim milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla.
7
Sift flour, cocoa, espresso and baking soda together, and add gradually to prune mixture.
8
Blend until smooth.
9
Spread in the prepared springform pan, and bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
10
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; then, remove the sides of the pan and cool on a rack.
11
Melt bittersweet chocolate and drizzle randomly on top of cake.
12
Cut 5 of the best strawberries in half and place around the cake.
13
Puree remaining strawberries and sweeten to taste.
14
Serve a pool of strawberry sauce alongside each slice of cake.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup pitted prunes, 1 cup chocolate liqueur, 1 cup sugar, plus sugar for sweetening strawberries to taste, 1 cup skim milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Espresso Spa Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Espresso Spa Torte

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