Almond Chocolate Cake (No Flour) Recipe

Name: Almond Chocolate Cake (No Flour)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated; 2 1/2 cups blanched almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated; 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cold; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; confectioners' sugar (optional); chocolate curls (optional); coffee beans (optional)

Servings: persons

6 eggs, separated
2 1/2 cups blanched almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated
1/4 cup brewed espresso, cold
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
confectioners' sugar (optional)
chocolate curls (optional)
coffee beans (optional)

1
Place egg whites in a small mixing bowl, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes-save yolks for step 6.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine almonds and 2 tablespoons of sugar; using a food processor put small amounts of this mixture into processor, cover and process until ground--you want this to be fine textured.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Beat in the chocolate, espresso, cocoa, orange juice, espresso granules, vanilla, and reserved almond mixture.
8
Beat reserved egg whites on high until stiff peaks form.
9
Fold egg whites into the batter.
10
Pour into a greased 9 inch spring form pan.
11
Place pan on a baking sheet.
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 42 to 48 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
13
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
14
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely.
15
Garnish with confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls, and coffee beans if desired.

1347

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, separated, 2 1/2 cups blanched almonds, toasted, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond Chocolate Cake (No Flour) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Chocolate Cake (No Flour)

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