Gluten-Free Almond Torte
This Gluten-Free Torte makes a rich and special dessert!
Yield
9 servingsPrep
15 minCook
30 minReady
60 minIngredients
Torte:
3/4 cup butter
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup ground blanched almonds
2 Tbsp gluten free flour
3 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp water
Glaze:
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Ingredients
Torte:
3/4 cup butter
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup ground blanched almonds
2 Tbsp gluten free flour
3 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp water
Glaze:
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Grease and flour 9 inch layer pan or springform pan. If desired, line with parchment paper, then grease and flour pan. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder and ¾ cup sugar; blend until smooth. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Blend in almonds and flour. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in water. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating just until soft peaks form. Gently fold chocolate mixture into egg whites, blending thoroughly. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan onto wire rack. Cool completely. Invert cake onto serving plate. Spread top and sides with Chocolate Glaze.
Chocolate Glaze: Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add cocoa and water; stir until mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, beating with whisk until smooth.
