Chocolate torte is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers , packed with cocoa powder and solids for extra depth. Most recipes call for large quantities of eggs, sugar, butter and chocolate for perfect results, but this low-calorie recipe calls for two alternatives. Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison shared the recipe for chocolate torte in the cookbook Fast 800 Easy Recipes - a collection of quick and simple recipes to make your 800-calorie days even easier.
Described as a "deliciously light chocolate cake with an ingredient that no one will guess", the torte is also naturally gluten-free and "tastes luxurious without being too rich". The formula calls for two unique additions - pitted dates and a tin of black beans - to bulk out the rich filling. Chocolate tort recipe 100g dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa solids) 100g coconut oil, plus extra for greasing 100g soft pitted dates One 400g can of black beans Three large eggs 1/4 tsp cocoa powder, for dusting Chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water - ensure the bowl doesn't touch the water.
Alternatively, heat the chocolate in a microwave in short bursts until melted. Remove the chocolate from the heat and leave it to cool for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190C/ fan 170C/ Gas 5.
Grease and line the base of a 20cm loose-based cake tin with baking parchment. Add the chopped dates, oil, and black beans to a food processor and blend everything until well combined. Separ.
