What makes pumpkin better? Chocolate!

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Torte (GF/DF)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt the following over gentle heat:

• 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips
• 2 TBSP. oil

Mix the following:

• 3 large eggs and 2 egg whites or 4 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• frshly grated nutmeg (however much smells right to you)
• pinch of salt

Add the melted chocolate to your batter and continue mixing.

Add to a 9 inch spring form pan that has been greased well (wax paper on the bottom also helps). Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until the torte is jiggly in the middle but holds together. Allow to cool and remove from pan.

Melt 1/4 cup of dairy free chocolate chips and a smidge of oil. Drizzle across the top of the torte.

Chill torte before serving.

Note: I typically freeze my pumpkin puree in 2 cup increments, so I make two tortes and freeze one for later!