chocolate and date torte

  • 6 eggwhites
  • 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar 
  • 150g dark chocolate, melted 
  • ¼ cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted 
  • 200g fresh dates, pitted and chopped 
  • cocoa, for dusting
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the eggwhites in an electric mixer and whisk on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk for 30 seconds. Once all of the sugar has been added, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and whisk for a further 3–4 minutes or until thick and glossy. Add the chocolate, flour and dates and fold through until combined. 
  2. Spoon into a lightly greased 22cm springform tin lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until the outside is crisp. Dust with cocoa and serve warm or cold. Serves 6–8.
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donna hay team

Hi Ruriko, We haven’t tested the recipe like this, but think it should be ok. However you will need to let them soak in some hot water for 5-10 minutes to plump them up. That way the dates will be soft to taste in the cake. Let us know how you go.

Ruriko Azumi

Hello Can I use dried dates instead?

donna hay team

Hi Lucy, you can not freeze this because of its meringue like texture. The DH Team.

Lucy Mora

Hi - is this suitable for freezing? I’m cooking for a party and want to get some things completed ahead of time! If not what would you recommend instead?
Lucy

donna hay team

Hi there, yes we use eggs that are 700g for 12 that’s 60g each. The DH team

Nithu N

Hi. Wanted to know the weight of the eggs if possible

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