Chocolate Torte Cake Recipe
This chocolate torte cake recipe carries a deep cocoa taste that feels rich, smooth, and slightly dense, giving a slow-melting chocolate feel in every mouthful.The melted butter brings gentle richness, while the brown sugar adds warmth and softness to the sweetness. Eggs create a tender, moist structure, and the vanilla softens the darker notes of the cocoa. Hot water helps the cocoa bloom, giving a fuller flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the pan and mix the cocoa.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch cake pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides. In a bowl, whisk the cocoa powder with the hot water until smooth and glossy.
Combine the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the melted butter, vanilla, and eggs one at a time. Mix until the batter is silky and well blended.
Add the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture just until everything comes together don’t over mix.
Bake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until the center springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and serve.
- Let the torte cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then turn it out onto a rack to cool fully. Dust with cocoa, top with berries, or serve with whipped cream.
Notes
Notes: This torte is naturally rich and slightly dense. It tastes even better the next day as the chocolate flavor deepens. Excellent with whipped cream, berries or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutritional Amounts Of Chocolate Torte Cake Recipe
Calories: 230 | Fat: 12 g | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Sugar: 14 g | Protein: 4 g