From Selma’s Table: Flourless Chocolate and Raspberry Torte

April 15, 2016

A not-too-sweet flourless torte with intense chocolate flavor and amazing light, fudgy texture that will surely melt in your mouth. 

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It was one of those days where I was having chocolate cravings, but I did not want to settle for store-bought sweets. It took me too long to figure out what I really want, but it was all worth it.

Selma’s recipe has been on my list to try, but it requires a 23 cm springform pan. I did not own the said pan when she posted the recipe and kept the recipe until I invested in one. I always keep my hands off from recipes which requires springform pan as I did not want to my pantry to tell me that they have enough. I want to keep our relationship smooth, you know. But, Selma’s recipe is not something you should forget and move on, especially when you are a chocolate lover like me. And this is one of the reasons why I got a new springform pan.

Before I made this recipe, I’ve made 3 cakes which require the separation of egg yolks and egg whites and do the cut and fold technique after. The results did not go too well as I expected them to be. The cakes did not turn out light and airy. I was a little afraid while making this, but I am really thrilled that it turned out divinely delicious!

Flourless Chocolate & Raspberry Torte - TNSCC

Flourless Chocolate and Raspberry Torte

Ingredients:

  • 150 g ripe raspberries

For the egg whites/meringue: 

  • 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

For the egg yolks: 

  • 50 g butter
  • 200 g 70% cocoa dark chocolate, chopped
  • 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1/4 fine salt

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry your raspberries. Set aside.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, place your chopped chocolate and butter. Melt in the microwave with 30 seconds interval. (You can also do this over a pot with simmering water, making sure that the water does not touch the bowl.)
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the bottom and sides of a 23 cm springform pan with parchment paper. Use butter or cooking spray to let the parchment paper stick to the pan. After the pan has been lined, spray with non-stick spray.
  4. In a large bowl, add in egg whites. Beat until foamy. Add balsamic vinegar and beat just to incorporate.
  5. Very gradually, add in 1/2 cup sugar and beat at a high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  6. In a separate bowl, add in egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar. Beat until pale yellow.
  7. Add espresso powder and salt. Beat just to incorporate.
  8. Add chocolate/butter mixture. Beat until evenly mixed.
  9. Using a spatula (or metal spoon, as per Selma’s instructions-see notes), get about 1/2 of the egg whites and mix with the egg yolk to loosen up the yolk mixture.
  10. Add the rest of the egg whites/meringue in 3 batches (or more) by doing the cut and fold technique, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
  11. Pour into the prepared pan and top with raspberries.
  12. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  13. Let cool in the pan. Once cooled, remove from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
  14. This can be served with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

Source recipe: Flourless Chocolate and Raspberry Torte by Selma @ Selma’s Table

Note: As per Selma, use a metal spoon to retain the volume of the egg whites when doing the cut and fold technique. I did not find my metal spoon, so I took the risk with using  a rubber spatula, but cut the egg whites in 5 batches. 

The recipe uses 70% cocoa dark chocolate which gives the cake the rich chocolate flavor. The espresso powder is a good compliment to the chocolate and enhances the flavor a lot better. The cake came out really fudgy and light. Every bite will surely melt in your mouth.

I hope my friends over Fiesta Friday #115 will love this. Thanks to Angie, Julie and Ashley. 🙂

Happy Fiesta Friday! 

Wishing you a fun weekend full of smiles! 😀 😀 😀

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