Chocolate-Drizzled Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Drizzled Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 7 oz (210 g) almond paste; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) almond extract; 5 eggs; 1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/2 cup (125 mL) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) shortening; Fresh strawberries (optional); Whipped cream (optional); 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan, lined with parchment paper, greased

Servings: persons

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, at room temperature
7 oz (210 g) almond paste
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) almond extract
5 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) shortening
Fresh strawberries (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)
8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan, lined with parchment paper, greased

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine sugar, butter, almond paste and almond extract.
3
Process until smooth.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, processing well after each addition.
5
In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
6
Add to almond mixture and process just until blended.
7
Pour into prepared pan, smoothing top.
8
Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a tester inserted into center comes out clean.
9
Let cake cool in pan on a rack.
10
Run a knife around the side to loosen and invert cake onto a serving plate.
11
Remove parchment.
12
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening.
13
Microwave on High for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is shiny and almost melted.
14
Stir until smooth.
15
Using a fork, randomly drizzle the melted chocolate over top of cake.
16
Refrigerate cake until chocolate hardens.
17
Serve cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, if desired.

1100

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 7 oz (210 g) almond paste, 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) almond extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Drizzled 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-Drizzled Almond Cake

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