Flourless Chocolate Cardamom Torte

Ingredients

• 11 ounces dark chocolate
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter
• 6 eggs, room temperature, separated
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a spring form pan with parchment paper
   and butter generously.
2. In 30-second increments, melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave.
   Stir until completely smooth and melted. Alternately, melt the chocolate gently over a double boiler. Set aside.
3. Combine the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of a mixer and beat on high until very
   pale and fluffy — about five minutes.
4. Mix the vanilla, salt, and 11/2 teaspoons ground cardamom into the melted chocolate. Then fold the chocolate into the egg yolks.
5. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on high until they hold stiff peaks. Fold carefully into the chocolate mixture.
6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. When the torte has cooled, heat the heavy cream until near boiling. Add the
   chocolate chips and let sit for two minutes. Stir until completely smooth. Add 1/2
   teaspoon ground cardamom, and either serve immediately with the cake or pour over the cake and let set one hour.