Chocolate Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 oz (125g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 10 tbsp butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup almond flour (almond meal); 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp brandy or rum; 1/4 tsp almond extract; 5 oz (150g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 6 tbsp butter; 8 in (20cm) springform cake pan

Servings: persons

5 oz (125g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
10 tbsp butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup almond flour (almond meal)
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp brandy or rum
1/4 tsp almond extract
5 oz (150g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 tbsp butter
8 in (20cm) springform cake pan

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Butter an 8in (20cm) springform cake pan.
3
Line with wax paper and dust with flour.
4
Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
5
Remove from the heat and cool until tepid.
6
Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, until pale and creamy.
7
One at a time, beat in the egg yolks, then the chocolate.
8
Stir in the almonds, bread crumbs, baking powder, brandy, and almond extract.
9
Beat the egg whites in another bowl until they form soft peaks.
10
Fold into the batter.
11
Spread in the pan.
12
Bake for 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13
Let cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.
14
Invert and release the cake onto the rack set over a baking sheet.
15
Remove the paper.
16
Let cool completely.
17
To make the ganache, melt the butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
18
Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
19
Pour the ganache over the cake and spread over the top and sides with a metal spatula.
20
Let the ganache set.
21
Cut into slices and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 oz (125g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, 10 tbsp butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Almond Cake 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.

Chocolate Almond Cake

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