Description
A deeply rich and decadent chocolate ganache torte with a smooth finish, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 200ml heavy cream
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 50g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift in the flour and salt, then add vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let the torte cool completely before adding the ganache.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled torte and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Let the torte cool completely before adding ganache to avoid melting.
- For a firmer ganache, refrigerate for longer.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate ganache torte, rich chocolate dessert, easy ganache torte