Chocolate Walnut Torte

Not only is this dessert decadent, dense, moist and rich, it's an absolute dream to make. Simple and quick, this torte will make it seem like you were slaving in the kitchen for hours. This dessert is sugar free, gluten free, low carb and high fat! No guilt and no fuss - can it get much better? The walnuts give this torte a rich and earthy taste while the creamy chocolate melts in your mouth. Topped with a light frosting made from greek yoghurt, it's the perfect end for a dinner party or sharing with friends over a cup of tea. Made with Natvia 100% Natural Sweetener! That's right there is no sugar used in any of our recipes! You can find more sugar-free recipes like this one and more over on our blog or check out Natvia's archive of dessert videos over at Healthy Treats!

Ingredients

1.5 cup walnuts

0.75 cup Natvia Natural Sweetner

0.25 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon espresso powder

0.5 teaspoon baking powder

0.25 teaspoon salt

115 g butter

115 g unsweetened, sugar-free chocolate

5 large eggs

0.5 teaspoon vanilla

0.5 milk (any)

90 g sugar free, dark chocolate - chopped

90 g full fat greek yoghurt

0 Chopped walnuts - for decorating

0 Grated chocolate - for decorating

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C Fan.
Grease a 22cm round baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper - set aside
In a food processor, process walnuts until finely ground. Add Natvia, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt and pulse to combine
Over a double boiler* melt together chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add in eggs, vanilla extract and milk until smooth. Add to walnut mixture and mix to combine - it will be a bit lumpy but persevere!
Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes until the edges are set but the centre still looks wet but when a toothpick is inserted it comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes then flip carefully onto a wire rack
Chop up chocolate and place on double boiler*
Once the chocolate has melted, add the greek yoghurt and stir until combined and allow to cool
Chop up the walnuts. Once the frosting is cooled slightly, spread on cooled cake, sprinkle walnuts and grate chocolate - ready to serve!
A double boiler, also known as a bain marie, is a saucepan with a small amount of water on a stovetop. Place a microwave safe bowl on top of the saucepan and make sure the water isn't touching. The steam from the water will heat the bowl and melt your chocolate