This torte is wonderfully dark and very moist and the prunes soaked in Armagnac or rum make it a very grown up dessert. Use strong black tea in place of Armagnac if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.

Gluten-Free, Bakery / Bars

Flourless Chocolate Torte with Prunes

This torte is wonderfully dark and very moist and the prunes soaked in Armagnac or rum make it a very grown-up dessert. Use strong black tea in place of Armagnac if you prefer a non-alcoholic version. The original recipe calls for 175 g butter and 175 sugar, but the addition of prunes allows for a nearly 50% reduction in both.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

  • Ingredients

  • Cook Time

    40 min
  • Calories IconCalories

    468
  • Protein IconProtein

    12.29 g
  • Fat IconFat

    33 g
  • Carbohydrates IconCarbohydrates

    38.75 g
  • Yield

    8-12 servings
This torte is wonderfully dark and very moist and the prunes soaked in Armagnac or rum make it a very grown up dessert. Use strong black tea in place of Armagnac if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.

Instructions

40 min

    In a small saucepan, combine the dried plums with Armagnac and bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat puree with a hand-held blender; let cool.

    Preheat oven to 325F [170C]. Butter a 9-in. [23-cm] non-stick springform [loose-bottomed] cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.

    Melt chocolate in a bain marie; let cool.

    Place half of the sugar and butter into a large bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Beat in egg yolks followed by the melted chocolate and prune puree.

    In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks, then whisk in the remaining sugar until a stiff meringue forms. Gently fold in ground almonds, followed by the chocolate mixture in two batches. Spoon into prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let  cool in the pan. To serve, cut into slices and arrange on plates with crème fraîche.

Ingredients

175 g Diced Dried Plums or Prune Bits

90 ml Armagnac or rum

175 g bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces (70% cacao)

90 g granulated sugar

90 g  salted butter

6 large eggs, separated

175 g  ground almonds or almond flour

Creme fraiche, for serving

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