Craving a rich and sophisticated dessert? This chocolate torte with almonds just might do the trick. It's gluten-free, can be frozen, and is wonderful on its own or with some whipped cream and berries.
It is said that what we see when we look at food is fifty percent of our response. Following that line of thought, a movie about food can leave a memorable impression in our mind, either way.
I personally find there is something magical about food-related movies, though they normally stray from the realities of real food, whether in the preparation, un-messy surroundings, time frames, or any other details. But what it never fails to do is entice us into a world of aroused senses. Again, either way.
Today we're sharing recipes inspired by movies with the Sunday Supper group, and the lovely and very talented Heather, of Girlichef, is the host. After the recipe, there is a terrific list of recipes. You´ll probably find your favorite food-related movies in them.
The past few weeks have been an unexpected whirlwind, and my first idea for this theme was a very different one. But being short on time and with a not completely recovered kitchen, I dug into my files and found this little gem of a cake, which of course reminded me of the movie Chocolat right away.
The movie centers around a woman who opens a chocolate shop in a little town and changes the lives of the people through her chocolate creations. There is love in her work, and it shows.
Btw, this is a movie not to be missed, with enough chocolate and emotions to last you for a while.
Flourless chocolate tortes, such as this one, need to be made with love and care, due to the lack of starch. So much depends on the egg whites, the folding, and the baking.
It needs attention, many bowls, beaters, and a gentle hand. The result is according to the work.
A not too sweet cake, with a deep chocolate flavor, some texture from the almonds, and a wonderful tang from the fresh raspberries. Do you want to add whipped cream? Go ahead. I like my flourless chocolate tortes as plain as possible. But that's me.
Would I serve this if I had a chocolate shop? Absolutely. Will it change people's lives when they are it? I sure hope so.
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Chocolate Almond Torte
A great gluten-free option.
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 6 oz. (170g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons coffee powder
- ¼ cup coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua)
- 6 oz. (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 13 Tbs (185g) sugar
- 6 large eggs (separated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz. (170g) toasted almonds, finely ground
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (to serve)
- Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF / 190ºC.
- Butter/spray and flour a 9-inch (24cm) springform pan.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave. Mix in the coffee powder and liqueur. Reserve.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Slowly add 11 Tbs sugar and beat until the mixture is light and very creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the egg yolks, one or two at a time, beating well between each, and beating an extra minute after the last one. Fold in the almonds and chocolate mixture, in a few additions each, using a spatula.
- In another large bowl with an electric mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt until they begin to stand in soft peaks.
- Add the remaining 2 Tbs sugar and beat until glossy and stiff.
- With a spatula, add a few tbs of the whites into the chocolate mixture and mix.
- Add the rest of the whites in 2 or 3 additions, mixing carefully but thoroughly.
- Pour into prepared pan, turn down the oven to 350ºF / 180ºC and bake for 15 minutes.
- Turn down the oven to 325ºF / 160ºC and bake for another 45 minutes; turn the oven down to 300ºF / 150ºC and bake for 15 to 20 more minutes, until a tester in the center comes out dry.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cake in the oven, with the door ajar for another 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool, in the pan, to room temperature.
- When ready to serve, slide a flat knife or spatula around the sides, release the springform, and carefully transfer to the serving plate.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with the raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: flourless chocolate torte
Steff says
This looks so amazing for my gluten-free son's 22nd birthday! Do you think a torte pan would work as well as a springform pan? Thanks, Steffani
wp_vknotes_admin says
Hi Steff! If you use a torte pan just make sure you line the bottom with parchment paper so you can unmold it easily. Hope you like it!
cooking with curls says
That tart looks amazing! I have never made a tart before, I think I should:)
Cocoa and Lavender says
What a fun post and so many fun recipes! I love how people's minds work in relating certain foods to movies. One of my favorite references was to the raspberry cordial from Anne of Green Gables. I also realized that I have seen all thé movies except the Life of Pi and Joe vs the Volcano. Hard to imagine Joe as a chef, but maybe I need to watch it! 🙂 Chocolat is one of my absolute favorite films and we watch it every Easter, as we watch Love actually every Christmas. They are such feel good and well crafted flicks. Your chocolate torte sounds amazing and I may have to make it this week for guests. And I love that something this good is GF! Thanks, Paula! ~ David
Cakelaw says
OMG - how gorgeous is this!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
Love and care always make a difference! Hope you are doing better!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
This looks delicious. You can't go wrong with raspberries and chocolate in my book. Beautiful pictures!
Lisa says
I was just telling Lora last night how incredibly talented you are, and once again, your talent shines with this beautiful, perfectly fudgy and and undoubtedly delicious flourless chocolate torte! I wish you liced closer! ;D
Conni Dahl Smith says
Oh my heavens, my stomach literally growled at me when I saw this! What a fantastic recipe - and great movie pick! 🙂