Chocolate Espresso Spa Torte

Total Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Rating
3(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings
  • ¾cup pitted prunes
  • 1cup chocolate liqueur
  • 1cup sugar, plus sugar for sweetening strawberries to taste
  • 1cup skim milk
  • 6tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 1teaspoon vanilla
  • cups flour
  • cup Dutch cocoa
  • 1tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1teaspoon baking soda
  • 3ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 2pints strawberries
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Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

350 calories; 10 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 58 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 40 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 120 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment; coat with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the prunes and liqueur together for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Puree in a food processor until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Mix prunes, 1 cup sugar, skim milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Sift flour, cocoa, espresso and baking soda together, and add gradually to prune mixture. Blend until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Spread in the prepared springform pan, and bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; then, remove the sides of the pan and cool on a rack.

  5. Step 5

    Melt bittersweet chocolate and drizzle randomly on top of cake. Cut 5 of the best strawberries in half and place around the cake. Puree remaining strawberries and sweeten to taste. Serve a pool of strawberry sauce alongside each slice of cake.

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Credits

Adapted from Kathleen Daelemans, Grand Hyatt Wailea, Maui

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