Ingredients

• Dark chocolate - 250 grams
• Unsalted butter - 250 grams
• Eggs - 5 large
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• All-purpose flour - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and thick.

4. 4.

   Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then add the vanilla extract and salt.

5. 5.

   Sift the flour over the batter and gently fold it in until just combined.

6. 6.

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. 7.

   Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.

8. 8.

   Let the torte cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the springform ring and let cool completely.

9. 9.

   Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Facts