Chocolate Nut Torte Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Nut Torte! A surprisingly easy recipe, perfect for novice bakers and chocolate lovers alike. Swap pecans for hazelnuts, walnuts, or almonds to create your own unique flavor masterpiece (hazelnuts are my personal favorite!). This rich and delicious torte is ready in under 30 minutes – the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 144.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Nut Torte

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How to Make Chocolate Nut Torte

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the chopped pecans (or your preferred nuts).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the torte cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

8g

Carbs

1g