Decadent Chocolate Nut Torte with Wine Infusion

Ingredients

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup assorted nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans), chopped
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra chocolate shavings for garnish
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with a light coating of canola oil and line the base with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Melt Chocolate
- In a double boiler over medium heat, gently melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, stirring occasionally to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar.
- Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.

4. Incorporate Oils and Wine
- Blend in the canola, vegetable, coconut, and olive oils until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually pour in the red wine and vanilla extract, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.

5. Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a homogenous mixture.

6. Combine with Chocolate and Nuts
- Fold the melted chocolate into the batter using a spatula, ensuring the mixture is well-combined.
- Carefully fold in the chopped nuts and salt.

7. Bake the Torte
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the torte has set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Garnish
- Allow the torte to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
- Release the springform, and further cool to room temperature.
- Garnish with extra chocolate shavings before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate Torte, Nut Dessert, Wine Infused, Decadent Chocolate Cake, Gourmet Dessert, Springform Pan, Chocolate Lovers, Nutty Sweet Treat, Oven Baked Dessert, Rich Chocolate

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2850 calories

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