No flour is needed to make this dessert decadent and rich, but it does include a secret boozy ingredient. It’s incredibly easy and it’s the perfect dessert to serve at any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 9 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 9 ounces salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 7 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey
- Optional (for serving): powdered sugar, chocolate frosting, whipped cream or raspberry preserves
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with canola oil or butter.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stopping the microwave to mix until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in the granulated sugar and set aside for 3-5 minutes to cool.
- Add the eggs one at a time. Whisk well to fully combine between each addition of egg. Stir until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and bourbon/whiskey.
- Pour the batter into the springform pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the torte from the springform pan and serve alone or with the toppings.
