PRUNE & CHOCOLATE TORTE

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A dinner party favourite

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Treat

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g no-soak prunes , halved
4 tbsp brandy
25g cocoa powder
100g plain chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), in pieces
50g butter
175g golden caster sugar
4 large egg whites
85g plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
lightly whipped cream or crème fraîche , to serve

Steps:

  • Put the prunes and brandy in a small bowl and leave to steep for about 30 minutes until most of the brandy has been absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Grease a 23cm/9in loose-bottomed cake tin or springform tin. Put the cocoa, chocolate, butter and 140g/5oz of the sugar in a pan, add 100ml/31⁄2fl oz hot water and gently heat until the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool slightly.
  • Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the remaining sugar. Sift the flour and cinnamon over and gently fold in with a metal spoon, until almost combined. Add the chocolate mix and fold in until evenly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the tin and arrange the prunes over the top (they will sink into the sponge during baking). Sprinkle over any remaining brandy and bake for about 30 minutes until just firm. Serve with cream or crème fraîche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.18 milligram of sodium

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