Valentine's Day Chocolate Almond Torte

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs add a healthy crunch, while semi-sweet chocolate is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Ground flaxseed offers a nut-free option, while walnuts can be a more affordable nut substitute.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until combined.

Incorporate ground almonds, cocoa powder, and salt into the chocolate mixture until evenly mixed.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.

Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.

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