Chocolate Esspresso Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Esspresso Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: butter; matzo cake meal; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot espresso coffee; 12 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (not unsweetened); 4 ounces extra-bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 6 large egg yolks, room temperature; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

butter
matzo cake meal
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot espresso coffee
12 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (not unsweetened)
4 ounces extra-bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs, room temperature
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
powdered sugar

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Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325
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degress. Generously butter an 8-inch diameter springform pan
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with 2 3/4-inch sides. Line bottom with parchment or waxed
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paper. Butter paper and sprinkle with matzo cake meal. Melt
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2 cups butter slowly in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add sugar
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and espresso and continue cooking over medium-low heat until
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sugar dissolves. Add both types of chopped chocolate and
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stir until melted and smooth. Remove chocolate mixture from
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heat.
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Whisk eggs and yolks in large bowl until frothy. Whisk into
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chocolate mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan. Pace pan
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on heavy baking sheet. Bake until edges puff and crack
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slightly, but center is not completely set, about 1 hour.
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Do not overbake; cake will set as it cools.
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Transfer to rack and cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
16
Run small sharp knife around cake pan sides to loosen.
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Carefully release pan sides. Sift powered sugar over cake.
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To serve, cut into wedges wiping knife clean before each cut.

2055

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter, matzo cake meal, 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Esspresso 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.

Chocolate Esspresso Torte

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