Chocolate-Almond Torte
Noel Barnhurst
Rich, dense, and a bit chewy. Buckwheat flour gives this torte a nutty flavor. Prep and Cook Time: 50 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan. In a food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground.
Step 2
2
In a large bowl, with a mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate, vanilla, and almonds. Beat thoroughly. Gently mix in buckwheat flour.
Step 3
3
In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add salt and whisk until soft, glossy peaks form. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Gently fold one quarter of the beaten egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites. Pour batter into pan.
Step 4
4
Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then invert out onto a plate and cool completely.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan. In a food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground.
Step 2
2
In a large bowl, with a mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate, vanilla, and almonds. Beat thoroughly. Gently mix in buckwheat flour.
Step 3
3
In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add salt and whisk until soft, glossy peaks form. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Gently fold one quarter of the beaten egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites. Pour batter into pan.
Step 4
4
Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then invert out onto a plate and cool completely.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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