Tuesdays with Dorie: Chocolate Amaretti Torte
April 14, 2009 at 2:55 am | Posted in cakes & tortes, groups, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 40 Comments
Much like the Chocolate Armagnac Cake from last month, I actually made this Chocolate Amaretti Torte while we were still living in Sydney, and I’d been keeping it in my pocket ever since. Hmmm…do we see a pattern here with me jumping the gun on the luxurious chocolate cakes?? I am so glad that Holly chose it for TWD this week, because now I can say out loud that this is one of the best Dorie recipes we’ve made (thank you!)!
Since I was in London last week, I was pretty pleased to have the TWD recipe be one that I’d already made. On the other hand, if I had been home, I would definitely have baked this torte again. It is seriously…soooo…good. And so easy, too, that Dorie dubbed it “fifteen minute magic.” All the ingredients need is a quick whiz in the food processor, and the batter’s done. The cake that comes out of the oven is a low-rider…not very high, but really intensely flavored with chocolate and almonds. (And, by the way, I just used cheapo grocery store armaretti cookies with no problems.) Don’t skip the bittersweet chocolate glaze or the almond whipped cream– with very little effort, you’ll have a dessert that’s fit for a swanky dinner party!
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan (she also has a take on it here on Epicurious), or read Phe/MOM/enon. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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What a decadent cake variety… love it!!
So lucky that you were in London last week!!
Comment by VeggieGirl— April 14, 2009 #
love the flavours and the cake is gorgeous
Comment by rachel— April 14, 2009 #
Your chocolate glaze on top looks heavenly, and I love the sprinkles of almond and amaretti. Great job!
Comment by Amy— April 14, 2009 #
No matter when you made it or ate it… just as here, on the pages of your blog, it last a lasting impression! You have a way of making everything look so decadent! Beautiful, Steph!
Comment by vibi— April 14, 2009 #
Your torte is gorgeous!! Glad you enjoyed it. It was a bit too rich for me so next time I’ll probably leave the ganache off.
Comment by Tracey— April 14, 2009 #
quelles photos gourmandes ! c’est super réussi 🙂
Comment by isabelle— April 14, 2009 #
Oh…it just looks so fabulous.
Comment by chocolatechic— April 14, 2009 #
Always one step ahead! It looks fantastically delicious! I loved the almond whipped cream as well!
Comment by Teanna— April 14, 2009 #
Let me be the first to say how DELICIOUS and ELEGANT your cake looks. Great job.
Comment by teaandscones— April 14, 2009 #
Lovely! This looks beautiful and rich.
Comment by foodlibrarian— April 14, 2009 #
I did skip the almond cream unfortunately. Your torte looks great. I love the added almonds on top!
Comment by Peggy— April 14, 2009 #
Yum, that looks absolutely scrumptious!
Comment by Marthe— April 14, 2009 #
Ciao ! Your torte really looks great ! I skipped both creame and ganache but Easter was too much !
Comment by natalia— April 14, 2009 #
Awesome torte! We loved it here. Great photos!
Comment by Katrina— April 14, 2009 #
Looks great!
Comment by Jodie— April 14, 2009 #
So glad you loved the cake. I like it and the batter was awesome but thought it might be a little too much chocolate. However when covered with whipped cream, it was great.
Comment by Leanne— April 14, 2009 #
Your torte looks amazing. I didn’t make the almond whipped cream and next time I make this cake I definitely will. It sounds wonderful.
Comment by pinkstripes— April 14, 2009 #
Yum looks beautiful! I love your photos… Great lighting! are you using lights?
Comment by Carolyn— April 14, 2009 #
Carolyn– Thanks for your comment. I don’t have lights…just try to shoot in a spot with good natural lighting (right now, all my photos are taken on my windowsill!).
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— April 14, 2009 #
I didnt get a chance to bake this week, but will definitely have to catch up with this one!
Comment by Tammy— April 14, 2009 #
I’m so glad you loved this one too! It is ridiculously good and easy (which was exactly why I chose it)! Thanks so much for ‘baking’ along with me 😉
Comment by Holly— April 14, 2009 #
Looks delicious! I think I’ll make the Almond Whipped cream next time. Great job.
Comment by Heather Peskin— April 14, 2009 #
Your torte looks fabulous!
Comment by Jill— April 14, 2009 #
I didn’t make the whipped cream either, but I think I missed out on something that would just take this over the top. I liked this a lot…yours looks wonderful.
Comment by Audrey— April 14, 2009 #
Fun that you had this made ahead of time. The cheapo amaretti cookies worked for us as well! 🙂 Beautiful photos!
Comment by Karen— April 14, 2009 #
Your torte will definitely please dinner guests!
BTW, hope you had a fantastic time in London. 🙂
Comment by Linda @ Tender Crumb— April 14, 2009 #
Your torte looks amazing. And the pictures are outstanding.
Comment by Eliana— April 14, 2009 #
Oh it looks so good, your photos are great! I really wish i made the almond cream now.
Comment by Farah— April 14, 2009 #
As I commence my prep for a 3-day smoothie cleanse… this was sheer temptation torture.
Comment by Meghan Telpner— April 14, 2009 #
Your glaze looks beautiful. I agree, I liked this very much, even if I only take one bite, trying to lose weight. How hard is that to do when baking with Dorie?
Comment by Angela@spinachtiger— April 15, 2009 #
Lovely, angelic, divine!
Comment by carolina— April 15, 2009 #
wow.. looks great and totally agree, the cake was great !!
Comment by Jin— April 15, 2009 #
Nothing like a head start on a chocolate cake! It sounds like you truly enjoyed it – it wasn’t so popular in our house. But next weeks dessert is really good!
Comment by Megan— April 15, 2009 #
I agree that this is a deceptively simple but swanky dessert to wow friends! I love your “low rider” description!
Comment by Shari— April 15, 2009 #
freakin’ beautiful! awesome flavor combo.
Comment by Sophie— April 15, 2009 #
Mmm, I’m all about super-chocolate, too! This torte looks amazing. And by the way, sooo jealous that you were in London!! I wish I could’ve gone with you.
Comment by Elyse— April 15, 2009 #
Wow, great torte right? I LOVED it and will make it again soon full sized. Love your photo (as always).
Comment by Mermaid Sweets— April 16, 2009 #
This looks absolutely scrumptious!
Comment by Jerri— April 16, 2009 #
i forgot to get heavy cream for the almond whipped cream… i will definitely have to try that next time! your cake looks delicious! 🙂
Comment by kim— April 17, 2009 #
So very pretty. Major drool going on here!!
Comment by RecipeGirl— April 19, 2009 #