Chocolate Torte

Health score
6%
Chocolate Torte
45 min.
4
325kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Torte, a dessert that is not only rich in flavor but also surprisingly light in calories. Ready in just 45 minutes, this elegant treat serves four, making it perfect for an intimate gathering or a special family dinner. With each slice containing only 325 kcal, dessert lovers can savor every bite without the guilt.

This recipe features an exciting blend of ingredients, including moist prunes and aromatic hot coffee, which infuse the cake with a depth of flavor that is truly unique. The combination of whole-wheat and all-purpose flours gives the torte a lovely texture, while the touch of unflavored gelatin in the topping ensures a creamy finish that pairs beautifully with every slice. Topped with a light and airy sour cream blanket, this dessert is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

Easy to prepare, the Chocolate Torte is a delightful way to elevate your dessert game. Whether you're a skilled baker or a newbie in the kitchen, this recipe promises a memorable experience. With a preparation process that combines simplicity with gourmet results, your guests will be asking for seconds—and the recipe! So, roll up your sleeves and let the rich, chocolaty aroma fill your home with warmth and joy as you create this delightful confection.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple sauce 
  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup hot-brewed coffee hot
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  •  egg whites 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon gelatin powder unflavored
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • cup prune- cut to pieces pitted chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup flour whole-wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • cake form
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F Coat a 9" square cake pan with cooking spray. Dust with 1 teaspoon cocoa. Set aside.
  2. Combine prunes and coffee in a bowl. Set aside to cool.
  3. Combine remaining 1/3 cup cocoa, flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; shake.
  4. Add sugar, applesauce, egg white and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla to coffee-prune mixture. Empty bag into bowl; mix.
  5. Pour into prepared pan.
  6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before removing and slicing.
  7. Mix 1 tablespoon water, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and gelatin in a small pan. Set aside until gelatin becomes clear, 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. Heat over low heat until gelatin melts.
  9. Mix gelatin, sour cream and confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Refrigerate until topping is firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Beat until smooth.
  10. Add a dollop to each slice.
  11. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein5.75%
Fat1.29%
Carbs92.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49
Glycemic Load
9.43
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.413478296736%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.31mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.84mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.43kcal
16.27%
Fat:0.49g
0.75%
Saturated Fat:0.09g
0.56%
Carbohydrates:79.04g
26.35%
Net Carbohydrates:74.61g
27.13%
Sugar:52.49g
58.32%
Cholesterol:2.59mg
0.86%
Sodium:284.61mg
12.37%
Alcohol:0.69g
100%
Alcohol %:0.49%
100%
Caffeine:11.85mg
3.95%
Protein:4.89g
9.78%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.85%
Vitamin K:26.19µg
24.94%
Fiber:4.43g
17.72%
Selenium:11.23µg
16.04%
Potassium:473.78mg
13.54%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.15%
Calcium:127.84mg
12.78%
Phosphorus:117.7mg
11.77%
Copper:0.21mg
10.27%
Magnesium:40.44mg
10.11%
Vitamin A:418.37IU
8.37%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.36%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.14%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.69%
Iron:1.27mg
7.08%
Folate:17.94µg
4.48%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.31%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.94%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.92%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.55%
Source:Epicurious