CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO TORTE

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This is a flourless, rich, dense cake which is as creamy as cheesecake- so serve tiny slices. It is a passover recipe (just make sure to dust the pan with Passover cake meal instead of flour) but would be delicious year round. Enjoy!

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 torte, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup espresso, plus
2 tablespoons espresso
16 ounces semisweet chocolate
6 eggs
6 egg yolks
icing sugar (garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Grease 9" springform pan.
  • Place wax paper on bottom of pan, grease and flour; set aside.
  • Place butter, sugar and espresso in a double boiler and heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour hot liquid over chocolate and stir until dissolved; set aside.
  • Beat eggs and yolks until frothy; add to the chocolate mixture and pour into pan Bake for 1 hour; edges should crack slightly.
  • Remove from oven and cool; cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (when you remove it from the oven, it won't look done- it isn't!).
  • Remove from pan and sprinkle with icing sugar.
  • Garnish with strawberries and a a mint leaf if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 240.8, Sodium 159.8, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 18.3, Protein 9.4

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