Vegan chocolate torte with amaretto

Vegan chocolate torte with amaretto

vegan chocolate torte cut

Regardless of where you stand on the upcoming Valentines day, it’s always nice to bake someone a cake or get someone to bake you a cake, isn’t it? This fudgy and very indulgent vegan chocolate torte with amaretto is perfect for the occasion, especially that it is so easy to make that even complete kitchen newbies can manage it. All that is required of you is to blend the ingredients in a food processor, add melted chocolate, pour the mixture into a baking tin and then wait.

Waiting is by far the most challenging bit about this recipe 😛 . First you need to wait till the cake is baked (doh!) and then you need to wait some more, until it is stone cold, before you are able to cut it neatly. In fact, allowing it to set in the fridge is your best bet. Yes, I know that’s hard…

If you are not an amaretto fan and are a bit exasperated at the sight of another amaretto dessert (I used it in this tart and these cookies too), don’t worry. You can simply swap it out for almond milk or strong coffee to intensify the chocolate flavour that little bit more.

I love amaretto and I am hell bent on using it all up before we move house in 8 weeks. We are in the process of agreeing on the completion date with our sellers and it looks like we can start moving towards the end of March, which is just awesome. We are insanely excited and I’ve already fallen down the Pinterest rabbit hole of looking at furniture, kitchen designs and colour schemes. Not that we will be in a position to afford anything other than a bed and a cooker (as the sellers are taking the old one with them) to begin with, but one can dream, eh?

I might even enrol in an interior decoration course at a local cultural centre in a bid to give my ideas a bit of a structure, as I find that I am being pulled in opposite directions. On one hand, I like simple, light and airy Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics, but on the other I feel that some rooms of our-to-be Victorian home would benefit from some dark colours, saturated velvets and dark wood. Sometimes, it is harder when you get to work with a completely clean slate, don’t you think? I’m not complaining though, I know that we are very lucky and I cannot wait to roll my sleeves up.

vegan chocolate torte hands

vegan chocolate torte side

vegan chocolate torte slice

makes
8" / 20 cm
PREP
15 min
COOKING
40 min
makes
8" / 20 cm
PREPARATION
15 min
COOKING
40 min
INGREDIENTS
  • 200 g / 7 oz vegan dark chocolate (I used 70% cacao)
  • 300 g / 10.5 oz silken tofu (I used Clearspring)
  • 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 4 tsp amaretto liqueur* (I used Disaronno)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 60 g / ¼ cup smooth almond butter
  • 25 g / ¼ cup cacao powder
  • 200 g / 1 cup sugar (use coconut sugar for refined sugar-free version)
  • 150 g / 1½ cups almond meal
  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
  • 2 tbsp toasted almond flakes, to decorate (optional)
METHOD
  1. Preheat the oven to 180° C / 355° F. Grease a round tin (I used a 20 cm / 8″ round tin) with a little bit of olive oil or line the bottom of the tin with a circle of baking paper.
  2. Place broken up chocolate in a glass bowl over a water bath (bain-marie). Make sure the glass bowl doesn’t touch the water. Simmer on a very low heat until the chocolate has melted. Take the bowl off the pot and allow the chocolate to cool down a little.
  3. Blend silken tofu, amaretto, salt, almond butter, cacao and sugar in a food processor, until smooth.
  4. Add in melted and slightly cooled off chocolate and blend again.
  5. And finally blend in almond meal and tapioca until you get a smooth and thick batter.
  6. Working quickly (the chocolate thickens the batter as it cools), spoon the batter into the prepared tin and even out the top.
  7. Bake for 40 mins. Remove from the oven and let the torte cool down COMPLETELY before chilling it in the fridge for 4-8 hours (an overnight fridge stay is recommended).

NOTES
 *Or almond milk + 1 tsp almond essence if you don’t drink alcohol.

My recipe is inspired by this recipe.

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NUTRITIONAL INFO
calories
248
12%
sugars
25 g
27%
fats
11 g
16%
saturates
2 g
10%
proteins
6 g
11%
carbs
30 g
12%
*per serving
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12 reviews, 29 comments
REVIEWS & QUESTIONS
Amanda:
It's in the oven right now - so easy to make - can't wait to eat it. I just wondered at what point I'm to remove it from the tin? Before the fridge or after the fridge?
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Amanda,
    Sorry for the delay but I've been poorly so staying away from the computer. I hope you enjoyed this cake and it doesn't really matter as long as it's solid before removing and you are gentle. Ania
Lily:
Nice and easy to make - did it for a Christmas get together and people asked for the recipe - always a good sign!
I've just put another in the oven for a family Christmas thing and have realised too late that I forgot the cornstarch!! We'll see how it turns out, but even if we end up eating goo, I think it will still be a hit!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Delighted to hear that it went down so well with your guests, Lily. Don't worry, it will still be fine without cornstarch - just a little less firm, that's all. Thank you for taking the time to review. Merry Christmas! x Ania
Emma:
This torte is so so delicious and so easy to make! It has become a favorite for the whole family —even the meet eaters. It’s rich and creamy, in the flavors are really on point. Thank you for a great recipe!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you Emma, I am really happy to hear that this dessert has become such a favourite in your family and thank you for taking the time to review - I really appreciate it. x Ania
Clarissa Turner:
I loved making this torte as it was so quick to make! There weren’t too many ingredients and following the instructions worked really well! This recipe could be adapted too! The torte is so rich and smooth and absolutely delicious! Everyone has complimented me on it! I’ll be making it again for Christmas!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you so much Clarissa. I am delighted to hear that this torte has gone down so well with you and your guests and that you are planning to make it for Christmas too. Thank you for coming back to review - I really appreciate it. x Ania
Robin:
Made this cake for a family celebration, topped with coconut whipped cream and it was magnificent! So rich, creamy and full of wonderful chocolate-almond flavor. Very easy to put together-I'll make two next time! Thank you for the great recipe!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Aw thank you Robin, I am so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed this cake and thanks for taking the time to review, I really appreciate it. x Ania
sanji:
this was our easter cake and everyone loved it. it is so quickly done. definetly will do it again.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you Sanji, I am delighted to hear that it went down so well with everyone and thank you for taking the time to review. x Ania
Benjamin Branch:
Hello, i just have 1 question. After cooling in the fridge overnight, does the torte need to be stored in the fridge or is this just for cooling? Thank you
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Benjamin,
    Yes, you do want to keep it in the fridge afterwards ideally although if the ambient temperature is low, it should be fine out of the fridge for a few hours also. Hope this helps! x Ania
Izzy Davis:
this is amazing, a really easy recipe too! safe to say when i made this when i had friends over everyone went for seconds (or even thirds!) they couldn't believe it was vegan either!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Yay, that's fantastic to hear, Izzy! It is an awesome feeling when the quality of your food throws their vegan food preconceptions into question, isn't it? Delighted to hear that this dessert went down so well with you and your friends, including non-vegans. x Ania
Ali:
I made this yesterday using cherry brandy as I didn't have any amaretto. It is delicious, so rich and chocolatey and boozy. I will definitely make this again, thank you for a brilliant recipe!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Ali,
    I am delighted to hear that and thanks for taking the time to review and rate this recipe - much appreciated! Stay safe! Ania
Bella:
Absolutely amazing. Really delicious. Loved it a lot.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you, Bella! Much appreciated x Ania
Caroline:
Thank you for your great recipes! I really love them!
I can’t find any silken tofu where I live. They only sell firm tofu hier in stores. Could I use these instead of silken tofu?
Thanks!!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Caroline,
    I have not tried but I reckon it would be fine, perhaps use a bit less tofu and soften it by blending it with some plant milk to achieve the right (silky smooth and like very thick cream) consistency. I hope that helps and that it will come out well. x Ania
Ellen Stevenson:
Hi, my son is allergic to peanuts and all tree nuts and eggs. Can you post a recipe of this nut free? I would love to see some more nut free recipes on your site. We love your eggless banana cake!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Ellen,
    I bear it in mind when I think of new recipes to create. For this particular cake though, I am pretty confident that could replace nut butter with 50% banana puree and 50% oil and replace ground up almonds with all purpose GF flour mix. They should both work well. I will try it when I have some time on my hands for experimentation - currently in DIY hell so not in a position to try. So glad you like my banana cake, it's one of our favourites too! x Ania
Lisa:
Hi Ania
I'm looking to try this soon but I can't find Almond Meal in the UK could I use almond flour or ground almonds instead?
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Lisa,
    Almond flour will work fine! Good luck! Ania
Rachel:
Hi Ania,
I can't reply to your comment for some reason but I wanted to let you know that this freezes and defrosts perfectly. I defrosted it in the fridge overnight and couldn't tell the difference from when it was fresh. My family devoured the 'test' one I made so I've just baked another one for my friend!
It's delicious made with cashew butter and I love the almondy kick!
Thanks for an amazing recipe :D
    Ania
    Ania:
    Yay, I am so pleased to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to let me know and I hope your friend loves it too! x Ania
Elizabeth:
So I decided to make this on a Sunday evening when my Monday-eve blues were in full effect - essentially the chocolate cravings were strong.
This cake is intense. It is not for the faint of heart. You want something rich? Something full of chocolate goodness? Something so wonderful you feel like you need not eat anything sweet for the rest of the week? - This cake has got you covered.
SUPER easy to make and full flavour points through and through.
I served mine about 15-20min after being out of the oven when it was still warm with some vegan vanilla ice cream. Although after leaving it in the fridge for a day or so it is still awesome. I even took a little into work and the general rating was about 13 out of 10 stars.
Awesome Ania!!
    Ania
    Ania:
    I'm delighted to hear that, Elizabeth! Yes, it is rather rich and indulgent although I envy you your restraint! My 'I do not need anything sweet for the rest of the week' never lasts very long :P . Thanks for taking the time to review and rate this recipe! x Ania
Justine:
Coconut yoghurt - great idea! Thank you :-)
Rachel:
This looks absolutely delicious! I have been looking for a dessert idea for a friend who is coeliac and this will be perfect.
Could you use other nut butters such as cashew butter?
Can it be frozen and defrosted without affecting the texture? If not, how long will it keep please?
Thanks Ania!
P.S. I arrived at the Stroud Vegan Fair too late to catch your talk - please keep us all updated with any others you are planning to attend in the Bristol area! Good luck with your house move too.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Rachel,
    I'm glad you are planning to make it for your friend and I hope she/he will love it! Yes, you can totally use cashew butter instead of almond one. I have not tried freezing it so I cannot be sure, sorry. It keeps about 2-3 days in an air-tight container in the fridge - it probably keeps longer in all honesty (as there are no eggs or milk in it), but I am pretty sure the flavour will not be the same after a few days. Hope that helps! Ania
    P.S. What a shame we've missed each other! It would have been lovely to meet you! We did not hang around for too long as the room was really cold and I could feel that I was coming down with something. Another time! And yes, I will keep you posted, for sure. Thanks re: house move! x
Justine:
Looks great - thank you! Can you let me know what kind of cream you created? I am trying to find something other than coconut cream (which can be overpowering) or any of the very chemical-heavy cream substitutes you buy in the shops? I look forward to baking this.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Justine,
    What you see in the photos is thick coconut yoghurt by a company called The Coconut Collaborative. It's tangy and not overpowering in my opinion. Hope that helps! Ania
Sarah | Well and Full:
This torte is absolutely stunning! And it looks so fudgy and decadent ;)
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks, lovely! x
Heather L:
Ooh, will be making this today with the last of our summer raspberries. Thank you from another amaretto lover!
    Ania
    Ania:
    My pleasure, I hope you'll love it! Ania
Christine Mitchell:
Hi, Ania. My husband and I can’t do tofu or any soy products for health reasons. Is there an acceptable paleo or another vegan replacement for this recipe by chance? Thanks!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Christine,
    I'm not well versed in what is and isn't paleo, unfortunately, but I feel that a steamed sweet potato and an extra tbsp of tapioca might work well too. However, the recipe will most likely need some tweaking. Hope that helps! Ania
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