Decadent Rich Chocolate Torte Recipe

This decadent, rich Chocolate Torte is an easy, elegant dessert to serve to your friends and family to make them believe you are a gourmet cook! Each bite is a luxurious experience for the most dedicated chocolate lovers! If you love chocolate desserts like we do, be sure to try these Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, Death by Chocolate Cheesecake, or Chocolate Meringue Cookies!

Chocolate Torte

We are obsessed with this classic chocolate torte that manages to be both elegant and rustic at the same time. Maybe it’s the dense, almost fudgy interior of or the crackly, delicate top that is dusted with cocoa powder, but there is just something about this dessert that defies all my ability to resist temptation. If you really want to dress it up for a special occasion, you can serve it with a simple raspberry coulis drizzled on top or around the plate to make it extra fancy. Or just a dollop of barely sweetened whipped cream is perfect to offset the rich sweetness of this chocolate torte. This chocolate torte is perfect for Valentine’s Day or a fancy dinner party when you want something to impress without needing to work too hard.

How to Make a Chocolate Torte:

What makes a torte a torte?

A torte is very similar to a cake, except that it is usually made with little to no flour and served unfrosted with just whipped cream, berries, or possibly a glaze as an accompaniment. Tortes are also generally shorter than cakes because they don’t have the same structure of flour to help them rise higher while baking like a cake. I think of chocolate torte as being somewhere between the realm of cake meets brownie meets truffle cheesecake. It has elements of all three, but is really it’s own thing entirely.

How do I know when a torte is cooked?

The most difficult part about baking a chocolate torte is knowing when it is done. If you overcook your chocolate torte, it can turn out dry. The best way to tell if the torte is cooked through is to judge by it’s appearance. The center should jiggle ever so slightly and the top of the torte will look matte instead of glossy. You can also insert a toothpick to see if it comes out with only a few crumbs.

How to store leftover chocolate torte:

If you need to make this dessert in advance or have leftover chocolate torte, wrap it in plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze a chocolate torte by first letting it cool completely, then wrapping it in plastic wrap and sealing it in an airtight container. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.