Rich, dark chocolate meets a hint of creamy ... mint-sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 3-4 minutes. To serve, cut the torte into slices and top each slice with a generous dollop ...

Although cooking in the kitchen is my happy place, I must admit that the clean-up is not. My sister-in-law Lori, who tested ...

Turn up the heat and boil briskly for 3-4 minutes, or until it becomes a thin syrup. Set the processor running and pour in the hot syrup through the funnel onto the chocolate so that it melts and ...

This flourless torte is easy to make ... the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas mark 3. Grease and line a 23cm round springform tin 10cm deep. Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over ...

One should have an elegant chocolate cake in one's arsenal. This one is spiked with orange liqueur and hazelnuts - a glorious combination. Equipment and preparation: You'll need a 23cm/9in cake tin.

Add the sugar and beat for another 2–3 minutes. Carefully fold in the almonds, chocolate and dates. Line a 24cm cake tin and pour in the torte mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and ...