Extraordinarily Chocolate Torte

Our Caramel Sauce is delicious over many desserts. This deeply chocolate perfection is an ideal complement to the wonderfulness of caramel.

GATHER

    12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

    6 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus a little for the pan

    5 large eggs

    1 cup granulated sugar

    1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1/4 teaspoon table salt

    2 tablespoons water

    1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, sifted, plus a little for the pan

    Caramel Sauce from Caramel Knowledge.

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PREPARE

    Heat the oven to 300°F. with a rack in the middle.

    Butter a 9”x 2” inch round cake pan or springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Lightly dust with cocoa.

 

MAKE

    Melt the chocolate and butter together in a bowl set over hot but not boiling water. Stir until smooth.

    Combine eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and water.

    Whisk vigorously until light and increased in volume.

    Gradually add the chocolate mixture. Beat.

    Add the cocoa and blend.

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

    Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Don’t overbake.

    When cool, remove from pan, wrap in plastic and chill.

    Remove from refrigerator, peel off parchment paper. Let warm to room temperature before serving.

    To serve, warm caramel sauce and drizzle generously over each delicious piece.

30 Minutes. 12 servings.

Enjoy!