Chocolate Almond Rum Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Almond Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. dark cooking chocolate; 1/3 cup rum; 8 oz. unsalted butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar; 6 eggs, separated; 1 cup almonds, ground; 3/4 cup flour; 4 oz. dark cooking chocolate; 4 oz. unsalted butter; 2 tbsp. rum; 1 cup almonds, flaked

Servings: persons

8 oz. dark cooking chocolate
1/3 cup rum
8 oz. unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 cup almonds, ground
3/4 cup flour
4 oz. dark cooking chocolate
4 oz. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. rum
1 cup almonds, flaked

1
Melt chocolate and rum over hot water.
2
Cool, do not allow to set.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add egg yolks gradually.
4
Beat well.
5
Transfer mix to large bowl.
6
Stir in chocolate mix and almonds.
7
Beat egg whites until firm peaks form.
8
Add extra sugar.
9
Beat until dissolved.
10
Fold egg whites and sifted flour gradually into chocolate mix.
11
Spread into well-greased deep round cake tin which has base lined with greased, grease-proof paper.
12
Bake in moderate oven (350F) 50 minutes.
13
Stand five minutes before turning onto wire rack to cool.
14
When cold, spread top and side with chocolate icing.
15
Toast flaked almonds five minutes in moderate oven and cool.
16
Press toasted, flaked almonds around top and side.
17
Icing: Melt chocolate, butter, and rum together over hot water.
18
Stir till smooth.
19
Cool until thick and spreadable.

2007

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 8 oz. dark cooking chocolate, 1/3 cup rum, 8 oz. unsalted butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Almond Rum 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 Rum Cake

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