Delicous Chocolate Torte Recipe

Chocolate Addiction is pleased to share this delicious chocolate torte recipe. This rich chocolate dessert can be served with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or drizzled with your favorite raspberry or strawberry sauce.

Ingredients:
Unsweetened cocoa
16 ounces semi-sweet (chocolate chips or coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup butter
5 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 9"x2-1/2" springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
3. Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler.
4. Use a whisk to beat egg yolks and vanilla in a large bowl. Blend in the chocolate mixture.
5. Beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add and beat in the powdered sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold in the egg white mixture to the chocolate mixture. Spread into the pan.
7. Bake for one hour or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. Cool.

Cheers2Wine has the recipe for a wonderful sauce that is delicious served with this cake. Check it out: Warm Raspberry Muscat Sauce