Bigelow opened Fran's Chocolates in Seattle in 1982 and is an artisanal-chocolate pioneer. Her chocolates are made from an array of international beans.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dark chocolate, preferably Cacao Barry Equateur (60 percent cacao) or Callebaut (56 percent cacao), finely chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. Grand Marnier or other liqueur
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Cocoa for dusting
ADVERTISEMENTADAD
Instructions
Step 1
Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl or the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water and allow to melt completely.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350º. Generously butter a 9" cake or springform pan. Cut a 9" round of waxed paper and press it over the bottom of the pan.
Step 3
Beat the eggs, sugar, and liqueur in a large heatproof mixing bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring with a wooden spoon, until warm but not hot. Remove from the heat and transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat with the whisk attachment for 5 minutes. Slowly stir in the melted chocolate.
Step 4
Whip the cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Carefully transfer the batter to the pan.
Step 5
Bake for 40 minutes or until a straw or cake tester inserted into the torte at least 2 to 4 inches from the side comes out clean. The center should be just set; do not overbake.
Step 6
Let cool to room temperature, remove from the pan, and peel off the liner. It is best served with a simple dusting of cocoa; accompaniments like unsweetened whipped cream or raspberry sauce are optional.
Keep Reading
Continue to Next Story
ADVERTISEMENTADAD
