Super chocolatey and rich, this 6 ingredient cakes takes about 1 hour to make, including baking time! It’s perfect for a holiday gathering or for a just-because kind of treat. It’s simple yet elegant and no one will ever know that you only spent 1 hour preparing this beautiful dessert! If serving a large crowd, slice the torte into small triangles about 2 inches wide. I was able to slice 20 pieces (about 2 inches wide at the top) and I served each piece with fresh raspberries and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. If consuming smaller quantities, the remaining pieces can be wrapped in plastic and frozen to enjoy at another time. The torte will keep in the freezer for up to 4-6 months. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. (1 stick) butter, melted
- 8 oz. chocolate (60% cacao bittersweet chocolate)
- chocolate chips or chocolate bar that has been diced into small/fine pieces
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 c. sugar
- pinch salt (approx. 1/2 tsp.)
- 3 tsp. instant coffee granules mixed with 2 tsp. hot water
Method of Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F. Melt butter on the stove top and pour over the chocolate shavings to melt. Let sit about 2 minutes and then stir to combine – about 1-2 minutes. If not completely melted, microwave for NO LONGER than 10-15 seconds. Let mixture cool. Beat whole eggs and sugar for 5 minutes with an electric handheld beater until thick and glossy. Mix the 3 tsp. of instant coffee granules with 2 tsp. of hot water to dissolve. Add the coffee to the egg mixture. Then, add melted chocolate mixture to egg mixture along with a pinch of salt and stir vigorously to combine. Transfer mixture to a greased, 11 inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. Place round tart pan onto a large baking sheet (12″x17″) and place into the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Upon removing the tart from the oven, it will deflate a bit as it cools. After cooled (about 1 hour), can slice into triangles and serve with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
