FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-WALNUT TORTE

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Luscious flourless chocolate cake is a staple dessert for people who follow a gluten-free diet. Many of these cakes rely on butter for richness, but the secret to this dairy-free recipe is coconut oil. If you serve the cake chilled, it tastes even fudgier. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 810.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes one 8-inch torte

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil, plus more for pan
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pan
1/2 cup ground toasted walnuts, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, for serving
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1 2/3 cups)
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil an 8-inch round cake pan. Line bottom with parchment; oil parchment and dust with cocoa.
  • Melt together 1/2 cup oil and 8 ounces (1 1/3 cups) chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until combined. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time. Whisk in cocoa, vanilla, and salt; fold in ground walnuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is set, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, preferably overnight. Run a knife around edge to loosen; remove from pan. Transfer cake to a serving plate.
  • Melt remaining 2 ounces (1/3 cup) chocolate and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring, until smooth. Pour over center of cake and spread to cover top. Sprinkle chopped walnuts in center. Cut into wedges; serve. (Torte can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.)

Sarah P
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Ridet Rx
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It's not too sweet, and the walnuts add a nice balance.


Itsridoy S
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This torte is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very satisfying and rich.


Zain Awan
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I love the combination of chocolate and walnuts in this torte. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Thomas Hurle
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This torte is so easy to make, and it looks so impressive.


Yujan Gharti Magar
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I made this torte for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Chota Sarkar786
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


David Flame
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I really liked them in this torte. They added a nice crunch and flavor.


Imranullah Khan
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This torte is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very satisfying.


Nathan Villarreal
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I've made this torte several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a special dessert.


Sandesh Pokhrel
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This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Jannat binte Jamal
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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.


Yara Elsayed
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Jannater Daoat
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It's not too sweet, and the walnuts add a nice balance.


Max Seven
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This torte is a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Brooke Raetz
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I love the combination of chocolate and walnuts in this torte.


Carrie H
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This torte is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aaron Knight
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I made this torte for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


sandeep
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This flourless chocolate walnut torte is the best! It's so rich and decadent, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.