Chocolate Espresso Torte - Flourless Recipe

Name: Chocolate Espresso Torte - Flourless
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 6 each pitted prunes; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 1/3 cups ( 8 oz.) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate; 1/2 cup safflower or olive oil; 3 each eggs; 2 each Egg whites; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon Instant coffee granules; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons potato starch

Servings: persons

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
6 each pitted prunes
2 tablespoons hot water
1 1/3 cups ( 8 oz.) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1/2 cup safflower or olive oil
3 each eggs
2 each Egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon Instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons potato starch

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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
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2. Combine applesauce, prunes, and hot water in a blender or food processor andblend until smooth.
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3. Place chocolate in a large microwavable bowl and cook on medium high power for 1 minute. Stir, then cook another 30 to 60 seconds, until completely melted and mixture is smooth.
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4. Whisk oil into the melted chocolate, then whisk in reserved apple-prune puree. Whisk in eggs and egg whites, then whisk in cocoa, sugar, coffee, salt, and potato starch. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
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5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick placed in the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 35 to 40 minutes. Don't overbake.
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6. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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7. To serve, carefully remove sides of pan. Invert cake onto one plate and peel off parchment paper, then invert onto a second plate so cake is right-side-up. Dust top with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves if desired and slice into wedges.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, 6 each pitted prunes, 2 tablespoons hot water, 1 1/3 cups ( 8 oz.) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Espresso Torte - Flourless 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.

Chocolate Espresso Torte - Flourless

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