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Chocolate Torta Paradiso

17/11/2023

I can definitely provide you with a recipe for a delicious Chocolate Torta Paradiso. This is a variation from the classic Torta Paradiso, which is enriched with a touch of chocolate in this version. Perfect for lovers of chocolate desserts!

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 150 g of soft butter
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 150 g of flour
  • 50 g of potato starch
  • 1 packet of baking powder (about 16g)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 100 g of dark chocolate
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)
  • A tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder

For the topping (optional):

  • 100 g of dark chocolate
  • 50 g of butter
  • Colored sugar sprinkles or hazelnut nibs for decoration

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure to incorporate each one well before adding the next.
  4. Mix the flour with the potato starch, baking powder, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Sift the mixture to prevent lumps.
  5. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, making sure to stir it until it becomes smooth.
  6. Add the lemon zest to the butter and egg mixture, if you have chosen to use it.
  7. Gradually fold in the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture, gently mixing to maintain its lightness.
  8. Add the melted chocolate and mix until the batter is uniform.
  9. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake tin.
  10. Bake the cake for about 30-40 minutes, or until it is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool before unmolding.

For the topping (if desired):

  1. Melt the dark chocolate with the butter in a double boiler, stirring until you have a smooth and even glaze.
  2. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
  3. Decorate with colored sugar sprinkles or hazelnut nibs.

Did You Know?

The Torta Paradiso is a classic of Italian patisserie, originally from Lombardy. Its chocolate version is not traditional, but it represents one of the many modern interpretations that cater to the tastes of chocolate lovers.

Remember that the secret to a soft Torta Paradiso lies in the incorporation of air during the creaming of butter with sugar and in the addition of eggs; so take your time during these steps.

Happy baking and, above all, enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Torta Paradiso