Flourless Chocolate Torte

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter the bottom and side of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Combine the chocolate and 1 1/2 sticks butter in a heatproof bowl.

3. 3

   Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and stir until melted and combined.

4. 4

   Remove the bowl from the saucepan and let cool slightly.

5. 5

   Combine the eggs, sugar and salt in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thick, 5 to 8 minutes.

7. 7

   Gently fold half of the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the rest.

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   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top is no longer shiny and barely jiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs, 35 to 45 minutes.

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   Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan.

10. 10

    Remove the springform ring and transfer to a platter; dust with cocoa powder.

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    Photograph by Con Poulos

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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