this cake is thin and dense, much closer to a chocolate almond torte than what we Americans usually think of as "cake".

This chocolate cake is perfect with an espresso at the end of a meal. It is very easy to make and keeps well for days. Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3. Butter the sides of a 23cm/9in diameter ...

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 ...

The Sacher-Torte is one of the world's most ... it contains several layers of almond cake soaked in coffee, with layers of chocolate ganache and coffee buttercream. It's a refined and ...