Passover Double Chocolate Almond Torte

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Grease a 9-inch springform pan and dust with 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder.

3 . Stage

Melt chopped chocolate squares and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Whisk egg yolks and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.

5 . Stage

Gradually whisk chocolate and butter mixture into egg yolk mixture until well blended.

6 . Stage

Beat egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat sugar into egg whites until sugar dissolves and egg whites hold stiff peaks.

7 . Stage

Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture until just blended and batter is smooth and fluffy.

8 . Stage

Spread batter evenly into prepared springform pan.

9 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until sides begin to pull away from pan and top is set in center, about 25 minutes.

10 . Stage

Let torte cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the sides of pan.

11 . Stage

Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir the chips. Continue to heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each time, until the chocolate chips have melted and are warm and smooth. Do not overheat.

12 . Stage

Drizzle melted chocolate chips onto torte. Sprinkle crushed almonds and a dusting of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed, onto the torte before serving..