Flourless Chocolate Torte

Ingredients

Steps

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Step 2

   Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   • ½ lbdark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
   • 120gunsalted butter

3. Step 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.

   • 4 largelarge eggs
   • ½ lbgranulated sugar

4. Step 4

   Add the vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.

   • 1 tsppure vanilla extract

5. Step 5

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and gently fold until no streaks of egg remain.

   • ½ lbdark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
   • 120gunsalted butter
   • 4 largelarge eggs
   • ½ lbgranulated sugar

6. Step 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.

7. Step 7

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the springform and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.