Velvet Chocolate Torte

A rich, frozen dark chocolate torte made with a sugar syrup base, egg yolks, and brandy-infused whipped cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 448.5 kcals 4485 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.2 grams 242.1 grams
Fat 38.2 grams 382.4 grams
Protein 3.7 grams 36.5 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Plain Chocolate
broken into pieces
1
to taste
Icing Sugar
sifted for decoration
Dairy
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
570
ml
1
to serve
Fruits
12
piece
Liquids
2
tbsp

Steps

  • Line a 20cm spring-form tin with oiled cling film.
  • Process the chocolate in a food processor until it becomes a fine powder.
  • Dissolve sugar in 90ml of water over low heat and boil for 4 minutes into a syrup.
  • Pour hot syrup over chocolate while processing to melt it completely.
  • Add egg yolks and brandy to the chocolate mixture and blend briefly.
  • Whip double cream to a soft consistency and fold in the chocolate mixture.
  • Transfer mixture to the tin and freeze for at least four hours.
  • Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving and decorate with strawberries and icing sugar.