CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO-NUT TORTE
I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or your favorite ice cream. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line the bottom of a greased 9-in springform pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and dust with cocoa. Set aside., Place hazelnuts and brown sugar in a food processor; cover and process until ground. In a second large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 egg yolk at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate, espresso powder, extract and salt. Gradually add hazelnut mixture., In the first large bowl, with clean beaters beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Spread into prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Remove sides of pan and invert onto a serving plate., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes., Spread ganache over top and sides of cake; press almonds onto sides. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Ahtsham Tayyab
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and espresso.
Sarah Toma
[email protected]This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Jacob Totten
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I still enjoyed this torte. The chocolate and espresso flavors are amazing.
Musser Allen
[email protected]This is the best chocolate torte I've ever had! The espresso and nuts add a unique flavor that I love.
Nigatu Belete
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Popy Rahman
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the torte was delicious.
Mtho Astrah
[email protected]Overall, the chocolate espresso nut torte is a good recipe, but it could be improved with a few tweaks.
imran Ally
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the torte out of the pan, but it was still a great dessert.
n Luxe
[email protected]I found the crust to be a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.
Rhocy Bai
[email protected]The chocolate espresso nut torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dessert.
Afro Killer99
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a decadent and delicious dessert that's perfect for special occasions.
Angelina Mwansa
[email protected]Made this for my family and they all loved it. The espresso flavor is a nice touch.
maruf hassan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out beautifully. Will definitely make it again!
Alyssa Pulido
[email protected]This chocolate espresso nut torte was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of chocolate, coffee, and nuts was divine, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.