Indulgent Chocolate Torte

Health score
1%
Indulgent Chocolate Torte
130 min.
12
327kcal

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Indulge your senses with our decadent Indulgent Chocolate Torte, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This rich and velvety torte is perfect for chocolate lovers, featuring a luscious blend of semisweet chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate that creates a deep, satisfying flavor. With a delightful texture that balances between fudgy and cake-like, each slice is a heavenly experience that melts in your mouth.

What sets this torte apart is not just its exquisite taste but also its elegant presentation. Topped with a glossy chocolate glaze and a drizzle of caramel, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The addition of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch, while chocolate curls elevate the dessert to a gourmet level, making it perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat after a long day.

With a preparation time of just 130 minutes, this torte is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or simply indulging in a sweet craving, this Indulgent Chocolate Torte is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be remembered long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • teaspoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • 12 servings chocolate curls 
  •  eggs separated
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped toasted
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • oz semi chocolate chips (1 cup)
  • oz baker's chocolate unsweetened
  • teaspoons water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Grease 9-inch springform pan. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in egg yolks until well blended.
  2. In large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form. Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites. In pan, spread batter evenly.
  3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top appears dry and cracked. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife along side of pan to loosen cake; remove side of pan. Cool completely.
  4. Place cake on serving plate.
  5. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and 1 teaspoon butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in powdered sugar and water until smooth.
  6. Drizzle glaze over top of cake.
  7. Drizzle caramel topping over glaze.
  8. Garnish with chocolate curls and pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein5%
Fat52.92%
Carbs42.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.92
Glycemic Load
8.71
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.8060869597222%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
1.85mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
3.39mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.56kcal
16.33%
Fat:19.74g
30.37%
Saturated Fat:6.5g
40.65%
Carbohydrates:35.32g
11.77%
Net Carbohydrates:33.14g
12.05%
Sugar:27.52g
30.57%
Cholesterol:55.47mg
18.49%
Sodium:137.91mg
6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:14.94mg
4.98%
Protein:4.2g
8.4%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.37%
Copper:0.34mg
16.99%
Selenium:8.1µg
11.57%
Iron:1.99mg
11.08%
Magnesium:43.46mg
10.87%
Phosphorus:100.87mg
10.09%
Vitamin A:448.21IU
8.96%
Fiber:2.18g
8.73%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.09%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.8%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.74%
Folate:18.31µg
4.58%
Potassium:158.74mg
4.54%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.19%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.55%
Calcium:30.24mg
3.02%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.67%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.17%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%
Vitamin K:1.54µg
1.47%