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!Ingredients
Torte:- 1 1/2 cups of walnuts
- 3/4 cup Natvia Natural Sweetner
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 115g butter
- 115g unsweetened, sugar-free chocolate
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 milk (any)
- 90g sugar free, dark chocolate - chopped
- 90g full fat greek yoghurt
- Chopped walnuts - for decorating
- Grated chocolate - for decorating
Directions
Preheat oven to 160°C Fan. Torte:- 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!
This is a healthy version of an incredibly dense and exciting chocolate cake and is made completely sugar free with the use of Natvia Natural Sweetner! No one will believe this is sugar free, gluten free, low carb and high fat.
Impress your family, friends and even yourself by giving this a go! You won't believe how easy it is to go sugar free, and this is perfect for all your gluten free needs as well. Not only is this torte better for you than regular cakes, it is incredibly delicious and melts in your mouth, we dare you to stop at one piece.
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Enjoy!
