Date, Almond And Chocolate Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 None egg whites
1 cup sugar
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 1/4 cups pitted dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup heavy cream, whipped
None None Cocoa powder, for dusting
None None Mixed berries, to serve

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease 2 baking pans and line with parchment paper. Trace a 9-inch circle on paper in each pan.
Beat egg whites in a clean large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until thick and glossy.
Lightly fold in chocolate, dates, almonds and flour. Divide mixture between prepared pans, lightly spreading to form 2 rounds.
Bake for 30-35 mins, until firm. Leave torte to cool in turned-off oven with door ajar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Sandwich rounds together with whipped cream. Dust with cocoa. Serve topped with berries.