CHOCOLATE-ALMOND TORTE
Categories Cake Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Almond Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Butter mold and dust with sugar, knocking out excess.
- Stir together ground almonds, chocolate, and spices in a bowl. Beat yolks with 1/4 cup sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, then beat in zest.
- Beat whites with salt with cleaned beaters in a large bowl until they just hold soft peaks. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites just hold stiff peaks.
- Stir one third of whites into yolk mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites in 2 more batches. Fold in ground almond mixture.
- Pour batter into mold and bake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in mold on a rack 10 minutes, then invert onto rack and cool completely.
- Make icing:
- Melt chocolate with 1 tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring. Remove from heat and add remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth. Transfer icing to a bowl and chill, covered, until slightly thickened and spreadable, about 30 minutes.
- Decorate cake:
- Spread icing over cake with a small metal spatula. Stick points of almonds into cake in straight rows, following ridges, to resemble a porcupine. Chill cake until icing is set, at least 1 hour. Transfer cake to a platter and bring to room temperature before serving.
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kiyesha dover
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and the texture was perfect. I would recommend using a semisweet chocolate instead of a bittersweet chocolate if you don't like your desserts t
Jen Mathie
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the almond flavor added a nice touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this again.
Lukwago David
[email protected]This torte was amazing! The combination of chocolate and almond was perfect. I loved the crispy crust and the smooth and creamy filling. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Arjun Yari
[email protected]This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was very intense and the almond flavor was a nice touch. I would recommend serving this torte with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream to help balance out
Efenadju florence
[email protected]I love chocolate and almond, so I knew I would love this torte. I was right! It was everything I hoped it would be and more. The texture was perfect and the flavor was divine. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahid Sa
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The chocolate flavor was rich and the almond flavor was subtle. I served it with fresh raspberries and whipped cream and it was a hit with my guests.
Daniel Nita
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and the texture was perfect. I would recommend using a semisweet chocolate instead of a bittersweet chocolate if you don't like your desserts t
DradevilL
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the almond flavor added a nice touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this again.
SR Sakib
[email protected]This torte was amazing! The combination of chocolate and almond was perfect. I loved the crispy crust and the smooth and creamy filling. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ankesh Solankizz
[email protected]This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was very intense and the almond flavor was a nice touch. I would recommend serving this torte with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream to help balance out
Taposh Babu
[email protected]I love chocolate and almond, so I knew I would love this torte. I was right! It was everything I hoped it would be and more. The texture was perfect and the flavor was divine. I will definitely be making this again.
Jahid Akbar
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The chocolate flavor was rich and the almond flavor was subtle. I served it with fresh raspberries and whipped cream and it was a hit with my guests.
Aldwin Looney
[email protected]This torte was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was grainy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.
amanda ndayi
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The almond flavor was a nice touch and the torte was very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for special occas
Roberta Adame
[email protected]This torte was amazing! The combination of chocolate and almond was perfect. The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Imran Soomro
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The texture was perfect and the chocolate flavor was very rich. I would recommend using a semisweet chocolate instead of a bittersweet chocolate if you don't like your desse
fave ok
[email protected]This chocolate almond torte was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey. The almond flavor added a nice touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this again.