this is DIVINE. as a former pastry chef, i can tell you i concur with Chef John that you DO NOT need to separate the egg yolks and egg whites and fiddle around with it. i made this tonight and now it's everyone's favorite chocolate cake. i do everything in grams, so if you prefer this - here it is: 170 grams 70 percent chocolate *i used callebaut chocolate callets* , 141 grams butter, 96 grams kirkland almond flour, 150 grams white sugar, 1 tsp almond extract, 1/4 tsp rum extract, 1 tsp espresso powder, 4 large eggs, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. i dusted the inside of my pan with butter and cocoa so it came out a dream.(with the parchment on the bottom of course* I also HIGHLY recommend making a raspberry coulis to go with it. if you don't have access to fresh raspberries, you can use: 300 grams frozen raspberries, 45 grams *or less* of white sugar, a squeeze of lemon juice. heat it in a pot over low heat on the stove top and smash the raspberries. make sure to sieve the seeds in a fine sieve, and store the coulis in the fridge until you're ready to use. Kudos Chef John - for making superb treats accessible for everyone - and for free! love from Canada

“Around the outside, around the outside” gets me every time. Never change, chef John

@ryansc0tt0

Жыл бұрын

I always start chuckling a bit before he says it 😂

There is something very comforting about the consistently warm, humorous and delightful videos of Chef John. Throughout all the craziness globally with the pandemic, the war, climate change and other turmoil, Chef John's videos are a constant, an anchor, and a respite. They help us to forget the troubles of the world for a small moment, and enjoy the beauty and joy of cooking.

I just put this cooled cake in the fridge to surprise my (chocolate) lover tonight. Chef John, no one in this world has helped me become a better, more competent cook and baker than you. I don’t know you, but you are a part of my daily life and I love you like a brother. I hope that you and Michelle have a wonderful Valentine’s. Enjoy!🎉

Made this tonight for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! I got a jar of organic pitted dark red Marachino cherries and used those instead of raspberries, and used the juice in the jar to make a thickened cherry sauce. Also used chili flavored dark chocolate bars to melt. All this and whipped cream .... one of the best desserts of my life. Thank you Chef John!

For those who need gluten-free, use cocoa powder instead of flour to dust the pan.

@not_2broke_2joke5

Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@janetgerney2094

Жыл бұрын

Could you use almond flour?

@evelyngrammar

Жыл бұрын

@@janetgerney2094 Gosh, I never tried that but it should work.

@susandooley9630

Жыл бұрын

I use cocoa powder instead of flour when making a chocolate cake, you don’t get the white flour smudges on the outside of the cake that way

@MottiShneor

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure it's good - cocoa powder has fat and sugars and lots of other sticky constituents that may do the opposite of what you try to do. I would use the almonds-flour (thin ground almonds) instead which are not sticky - or revert to some rough corn-flour corn-meal polenta-like thing. I like to use it for almost everything - but it gives a grainy touch and bite to the underside. I like it but...

Always pumped when a Chef John video drops!

Chef John, I must say how much I appreciated you. Sharing your delicious recipes and showing the mistakes and messes along the way. Good sir, you are my favorite chef

"The cupid of whether or not to be stupid." That one got me by surprise heh, gasleak laughs abound.

The only time I feel lonely around Valentine's Day is when I watch the annual lots of compliments recipe from Chef John. But then I make it and eat most of it myself and feel better. LOL

@MottiShneor

Жыл бұрын

I strongly suggest that you invest in people, instead of carbohydrates. It's infinitely harder - but the results are incomparable.

@matthewharrington9723

Жыл бұрын

@@MottiShneor Since I have about 12% body fat at almost 40 years old I think I'll be alright.

@lindainparis7349

Жыл бұрын

Nobody deserves it more, go for it, add a glass, indulge in nostalgia. It's sometimes a preferable alternative.

I hope you and your wife has a Happy Valentines Day! 💝

LMAO Chef John...No wonder we love you so much!!! A man with a fun sense of humor❣

I made this yesterday for my partner and I to have for Valentine's Day dessert. It was excellent. I'm not big on changing recipes but I didn't have any chocolate liqueur, so I subbed 2 teaspoons espresso powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla. As for the topping, I covered it with a chocolate miroir glaze. Not exactly cake to try it on but it was impressive, if not perfect. Raspberries and vanilla ice cream and the food coma is complete. Thanks for a great recipe.

@metislamestiza3708

3 ай бұрын

as a retired pastry chef, agreeing with you on the element of the chocolate glaze not being appropriate for this particular cake, which is already light yet rich in it's own way. i'm sure it was divine. but sometimes less is more. espresso powder is also a perfect combination with chocolate - excellent choice! you could also try a pure orange extract or rum extract too - which would alter the flavor profile in a subtle way. i'm sure your partner appreciated the love and effort you put in for your special day together - cheers to you both!

Chef John, king of chefs. You're on my list of fantasy dinner guests along with a bunch of interesting folks throughout history!

"After all you are the cupid, of whether or not to be stupid" xD made my day

Wow this looks like a cake I could make and absolutely love. Thank you for showing this recipe ❤❤❤❤

Always classy, Chef! Love it, thanks for the recipe!

just made this and it's sooo good. excited to try it again tomorrow once its been chilled in the fridge. thanks for the great recipe as always!!

In spite of the SUPER annoying narration style, I'm going to try this tomorrow. Looks delicious.

The chocolate decadence was a hit now I have to try this one! Another great recipe idea!

You make my heart sing with joy. Thank you for the recipe and the fun moments.

Your humor never ceases to bring joy into my life

i don't know what is better the delicious recipes you do or the things you say in tohose vids. something that is very lifting. ❤

Oooh this looks fantastic

Wonderful. really wonderful. Yet another great lesson. Thanks!

Beautiful! This will make a great valentine's day dessert!

Beautiful!

Great video happy Valentine's!

“Add a touch of sugar”. Proceeds to add the 5 pound bag of sugar.

@JennySiede

3 ай бұрын

Fair enough 😂

Thank you, Chef!

great, thank you

I finally made it here! LOVE this!

You inspire, Chef John. That looks amazing. Aside from being age appropriate and available (and kind and decent), now that I am single, I would like whomever I finally decide to date to be able to cook and bake. Or at least one or the other. What a gift to be able to share with your sweetheart. Blessings.

Nice! I like the idea of making it a bit less dense. I've had flourless chocolate cakes that were basically slabs of fudge, not that I'm complaining.

Cold cake is a major pet peeve of mine! I want it warm or room temp! This looks delicious!

That looks delicious!

Nice work chef.

Chunky, freshly ground almonds are the best;

Tried it yesterday. Wonderful! Very tasty, drew raves from our guests. Thanks!

He is such a pleasure to listen to and his recipes never disappoints.

@jackiedelvalle

17 күн бұрын

I couldn't stand listening to him! Had to turn off the volume and just play the video in the end. Recipe looks amazing though, and I'm definitely going to try it 😂😂

This weekend I made this 'Torta Caprese' a keto version with monk fruit sweetner, and boy oh boy, I have to tell you, it's already half gone in one day. The recipe couldn't have satisfied a chocoholic any better. So easy to make too. Thanks Chef John!

@Blueshirt38

Жыл бұрын

You're addicted to chocohol?

@robertadaversa2503

Жыл бұрын

Good to know! I'm planning on replacing the sugar with mfs, and thinking I might use sugar free dark chips in place of the 72% chocolate.

Recently made this: AMAZING!❤️❤️

Thank you, Chef John, for a "sensible" version of Torta Caprese. For years, I've been using another version of this recipe. I won't say it was from America's Test Kitchen and I seriously love those guys. I won't! But, whatever version it was, they INSISTED that it was CRITICAL to beat the yolks and the whites separately. They even had a "scientific video" about why that was so incredibly important. I have never user that method, in sponge cakes or any other egg-leavened concoction. I adapted their method to my philosophy and it was alway great: beat the whole eggs with the sugar, for a LONG time, then fold in the rest. I've been doing that for 40+ years and I will never stop! Am I a bad person?

I can't wait to make this with Frangelico instead of coffee liqueur. Thanks for another great recipe!

You made me laugh so many times throughout!! Thank you

Chef John, you're so funny! I was laughing at your jokes not jokes haha I can totally relate to fixing those details 😅 you're so amazing how you take it. thank you for sharing this amazing video and recipe!

Definitely I need to bake this 😍

This is top tier Chef John content!

You crack me up. Love your humor.

Yes, please!

That looks great John

You torte me something new today

I am in! Thank you for sharing.

Perfect! It’s Valentines Day 2023

GO CHEF JOHN!!!

8:23 - 🎼Dare to be stupid! 🎶 Dare to be stupid! 🎵 ... 🤣👍👍

I hope this gets me lots of compliments

Thanks for the "around the outside, around the outside", I was a bit worried you might have forgotten it

The Ultimate Heart-On Cake! :)

Flourless cake. Step 1, butter & FLOUR a pan 🤣

@MissRedneckAnarchist

Жыл бұрын

Almond flour 😂

@santiagorodriguez3330

Жыл бұрын

i know!!!😂

@chain872005

Жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment lmao

@austenhead5303

Жыл бұрын

Hey, he didn't say it was a flourless pan.

@WilliamFluery

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly…he does that on purpose to make us laugh just like he purposely dripped batter on the counter, always selects the wrong utensil or uses a bowl, pot or pan that’s too small.

My OCD just won't let me cut into such a Beautifully Symmetrical Cake. Guess I'm loosin a few carb's Today !

Thank u

Love that Chef John is as OCD as I am about the _seemingly_ little things. 😆

Chef, you had me at chocolate! I just need to to find almond flour. I think I’ll make this for my birthday. Hubby and my son can deal with it. And you’re lucky you got to go into the Blue Grotto. It was too choppy when we were there.

Chef John! Making this this afternoon. The beating of the eggs took at least 20 minutes and started it while the chocolate and butter were melting. Prep time here in my kitchen was about double the written directions. Am sure we will love it like all your recipes but heads-up to those who take the time directions to heart.

@onlyobsessed

Жыл бұрын

I made this today too! I must not have persisted long enough on the eggs - I quit after ten because I was sure there was no more progress to be made.

Since some people really want flourless to be flour-free, do you think cocoa powder would have been a good choice instead of the flour when prepping the pan? This looks delicious-can’t wait to try it!!

@michaelbentz1548

Жыл бұрын

dont know about cocoa, but buttered + sugar works really well

@cameronknowles6267

Жыл бұрын

It will work just like flour for a pan😊

Just tried a slice of gluten free chocolate cake from a local bakery. It's so good. Hope chef John's method is easy enough to do at home

😂😂 this is my favorite Chef John video ever.

Made this and yes, it was great. I had to buy a cheap electric mixer and some new bowls but that is a small price to pay for a simple killer desert. 😍

This looks delicious 😋. I’ve never made a torte. I think I’m gonna give this a try tonight! Ohhh I like your lunatic ways by the way 😆 Every nice in a while I get into lunatic mode myself, not too often but on occasion.

great video

Def. Going on my Passover dance card

What a coincidence this was uploaded, I'm making the olive oil version of this today ^_^

I love how guga gave you a shout out on Sous Vide Everything. Love you both.

“Once we have our heart on……..the plate” 🤣😂

YUM!!!!

Once we have our Heart on!!! Sorry but that was funny

It just so happens that I have all these ingredients in the house. Guess that means I have to make it right now.

@janetgerney2094

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@xdevilxbabex2003

Жыл бұрын

How was it??

@rlax7141

Жыл бұрын

@@janetgerney2094 Well I didn't make it immediately. I waited until this morning and just now took it out of the oven. It looks just like Chef John's. It smells wonderful. The batter tasted great. Now I have to wait until it cools. Planning to have it for desert tonight.

If you make this you're guaranteed to get l..ots of compliments

A layer of chocolate Gamache over the top may not be traditional, but the combination is a chocolate dream!

The powdered sugar on an angle is a great touch

I love the subtle Richard humor...

This video made me get a heart on... top of my torte

That EMINEM reference though 😍🤣👌🏻👏🏻 I am going to try making this soon, wonderful video, thank you 😊✨

Oh how I love your subtle off-color remarks! Perhaps only bested by your intro to asparagus patties 🤣

And once i had my 'heart' on...😃

Wow, that is quite the heart on that cake 😳

Chef john always gives me a heart on ;p

Flour-less torte, first ingredient used - flour.

@heatherjones6647

Жыл бұрын

IKR Use cornstarch instead for gluten free.

Huge heart on right now

Would this torte work with oat flour as opposed to almond flour?

Wowww

It started in Naples!

Just curious, is there a method to test done-ness with a thermometer as opposed to a skewer?

Since I have everything but among flor you think coconut flour can be used I have that? Looks fabulous want to make this for my mommy!

The jokes! 😂 We’ll definitely be trying this.

never tried the cooling rack powdered sugar trick--my italian mom used to place a paper doily on top of her chocolate cakes before sifting over powdered sugar. i'll keep the cooling rack trick in my hip pocket for whenever i run out of doilies.

8:14 i swear, you’re a miniature painter at heart

Haha I baked a very similar chocolate cake just a few hours ago, but I used cake flour with baking powder instead of the almonds and whipped my egg whites separately with sugar :) Perfect spongey consistency so my testing for valentines day was a great success, might also give your version a try tho!

@verityviolet

Жыл бұрын

then thats not a flourless chocolate cake. Point missed.

Hi Chef, do you have a lemon/Limoncello version of this? Thanks.