This recipe is for a Torta Nera, or black cake. It is a rich, chocolate cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tortes

Traditional tortes are a rich cake made with little or no flour yielding a dense texture. They often have nuts and can be assembled in multiple layers with fillings in between.
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Torta Nera
Grasshopper Torte
Featuring a rich chocolate cookie crust, a velvety creme de menthe filling, this chocolate-mint grasshopper torte is a true indulgence for your taste buds.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte
Flourless batter kissed with chocolate, spiked with rum and packed with an almond crunch. Don't skip dessert tonight.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberry Schaum Torte
Made with whipped cream, strawberries, egg whites, sugar, white vinegar, vanilla extract, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Method: oven
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Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Method: oven, stovetop
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Method: stovetop, oven, microwave
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Time: 2-5 hours
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Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Made with butter, pecans, salt, sugar, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, corn syrup, caramel sauce
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Time: over 5 hours
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