Mary Berry's easy chocolate torte recipe only needs 5 ingredients
Iconic baker Mary Berry shared her velvet chocolate torte recipe, which is perfect for serving on the August bank holiday.
The make-ahead bake only requires five ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Do bear in mind, however, that the cake will need to be frozen for about four hours once prepared.
But, once the cake is ready, there should be enough for up to 10 people to enjoy a delicious slice.
The extremely rich velvet chocolate torte cake will make sure that you don't overindulge.
Here's how to make Mary Berry's velvet chocolate torte cake with her simple recipe.
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Velvet chocolate torte cake
Ingredients:
- 200g plain chocolate
- 100g caster sugar
- Four egg yolks
- Two tbsp brandy
- 570ml double cream
Equipment:
- 20cm loose-bottomed or spring-form tin
- Cling film
- Food processor or grater
Method
Line a 20cm loose-bottomed or spring-form tin with cling film and oil the film. Break the chocolate into pieces and drop into a food processor. Blend for one minute or until just a few pieces remain in the otherwise powdery chocolate. Alternatively, finely grate the chocolate.
Measure the sugar into a small pan with 90ml of water and heat gently over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally.
Turn up the heat and boil briskly for three to four minutes, or until it becomes a thin syrup. Set the processor running and pour in the hot syrup through the funnel onto the blended chocolate so that it melts and becomes liquid.
Mary Berry advised: "Add just a little more boiling water if some unmelted chocolate remains." Next, add the egg yolks and process for a few seconds before adding the brandy.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream to a soft floppy consistency, then fold in the chocolate mixture. Spread in the prepared tin, levelling the top with the back of a spoon, then cover with cling film and transfer to the freezer for a minimum of four hours to freeze.
To serve, remove from the freezer, release from tin and transfer to a plate. Allow to soften a little and serve about 20 minutes after coming out of the freezer. Serve with a little cream, if you like.
