POPPY SEED CHOCOLATE TORTE

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield December 1995

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup poppy seeds, ground (about 3 1/4 ounces)
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Powder sugar
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter and flour 9-inch-diameter spring-form pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Melt 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water, stirring chocolate until smooth. Remove melted chocolate from over water. Cool chocolate 10 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, 3/4 cup sugar, unsalted butter and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted bittersweet chocolate; beat until just combined. Mix in poppy seeds. Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold half of beaten egg white into chocolate mixture. Fold flour into remaining beaten white. Fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared spring-form pan. Using spatula, smooth top. Bake until tester inserted into center of torte comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and store torte at room temperature.)
  • Cut around sides of pan to loosen torte. Remove pan sides. Sift powdered sugar over torte. Place on platter. Serve with whipped cream.

Dawson Lankford
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


RD Specs
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Ataullah Afghan
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This torte was a great way to use up leftover chocolate and poppy seeds.


Persia makgosa
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This torte was perfect for a special occasion. It was rich and decadent, and the presentation was beautiful.


The Bold Way Collection
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This torte was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake.


Sohag Sd Sohag Sd
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This torte was very dense and heavy. I would recommend using a lighter flour next time.


Wll Saliim
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This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Emma Bakhos
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This torte was very easy to make. I loved the chocolate and poppy seed flavor combination.


Sarah Ngeywa
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This torte was delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and poppy seeds. The ganache was also very good.


Nabil Nafis
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The torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would recommend adding more moisture next time.


Abu Yahya
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Jermayne Clark
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I love chocolate and poppy seeds, so I knew I would love this torte. I was right! It was moist and flavorful, and the ganache was the perfect finishing touch.


Olamilekan Isreal
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This torte was delicious! The chocolate and poppy seeds were a perfect combination, and the ganache was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shakil Mozumder
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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. I'll definitely be making this again for future special occasions.


Jasmine Jones
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This torte was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Asar Shabbier
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I'm not usually a fan of poppy seed desserts, but this torte changed my mind. The chocolate ganache is rich and decadent, and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch and flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheru Sid Sheru Sid
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This torte is everything I dreamed it would be and more. The chocolate and poppy seeds are a match made in heaven, and the ganache is to die for. I'm already planning on making this again for my next party.


Shayed Amran
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I love poppy seed cake, and this torte was no exception. It was incredibly moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.


Mohd Masood
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This torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and poppy seeds was divine, and the texture was rich and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.