SOUR CHERRY CHOCOLATE TORTE
This is a simple, elegant chocolate dessert, with a slightly rustic look; it's perfect for dinner parties or any night. It has a wonderful combination of textures from the crust of the torte the moistness of the cake and cherries and the slight crunch from the almonds. We've been known to devour one with another couple as we played pinochle; a slice between hands and soon it would be gone! You can serve it warm (my favorite way) or at room temp. Always serve with real whipped cream.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees, butter a 9" spring-form pan dust with ground almonds (or fine, dry unseasoned bread crumbs), shake out extra, set aside.
- Drain cherries, then spread in a single layer on several thicknesses of paper towel, while you continue to prepare the torte.
- Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave, watch carefully, don't allow any water to get in the chocolate or it will seize.
- Cream the butter, add extracts and sugar, beat well; add eggs one at a time beating after each until mixed.
- On low add chocolate, beat until mixed, add almonds, then flour mixing just until incorporated.
- Spread about half or a little more of the batter into the pan (it is thick, using an offset spatula helps) place cherries one at a time over batter in a single layer, they can touch the sides, spoon and spread the remaining batter over the cherries, going slow helps prevent pull up.
- Bake 45 -50 minutes, the cake will be dry and crusty on top and a toothpick will come out clean. Cool for 15 minutes on a rack, then remove sides of the pan, let stand until almost cool ( to serve warm this is about 30 minutes).
- To remove bottom of the pan - cover cake with a rack and flip over, remove pan bottom - you may need to slip a thin spatula between the torte and pan bottom to loosen, cover cake with serving plate and flip back over ( I've been know to serve from the pan bottom, just keep your thin spatula handy).
- Note: Almonds should be finely ground in a blender or food processor, they should be almost powdery). Almond meal or almond flour (fancy names for ground almonds) can be found in some health food stores or at Trader Joes, though it can be very pricey under some labels. I prefer the freshness of grinding the almonds myself.
- Use real whipping cream unless you have dairy issues; a little kirsch added as you whip it is a nice touch.
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Malual Peter
[email protected]This torte is definitely going on my holiday baking list.
Langmia Augusta
[email protected]Sour cherry chocolate torte? Yes, please!
Luigiano Felisia
[email protected]This torte looks incredibly decadent. I can't wait to try it.
Lashay Wilborn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this torte looks so good I might have to give it a try.
Lindi Kurti
[email protected]This torte is on my to-bake list. I love the combination of chocolate and sour cherries.
Anita Puri
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks amazing.
Sadak Miah
[email protected]Overall, I'm happy with how the torte turned out. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.
Neal Jorgenson
[email protected]The torte didn't rise as much as I expected, but it still tasted great. Not sure what went wrong.
Junior Jayden
[email protected]The torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Kelvin M Maitha
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor combination of chocolate and sour cherries is divine.
Pat Tessu
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results. The torte was gone in no time!
Sammia Wilson
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The torte was moist and decadent, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. Highly recommended!
Esther Okotie
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the rich chocolate flavor and the tartness of the cherries. I will definitely be making it again.