Flourless Almond Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Flourless Almond Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips; 10 tablespoons butter; 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste (Marzipan); 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 16 blanched almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

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["Coat a 9"" springform pan with cooking spray.", "Microwave butter and chocolate together on high for one minute.", "Keep heating at 30 second intervals until melted.", "Then, stir until smooth.", "Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 degrees F.", "Knead Confectioner's sugar and almond paste.", "Roll out into an 8"" circle.", "Beat granulated sugar into chocolate mixture until smooth.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until well blended.", "Beat until light and airy about 2 minutes.", "Beat in vanilla and salt.", "Sift the cocoa powder over the top of the chocolate mixture; beat on low speed until blended, about 1 minute.", "Pour half of batter into pan, then fit almond paste round on top.", "Spoon remaining batter over almond paste and smooth with a spatula.", "Gently arrange almonds on top.", "Bake in 375 oven for 30 minutes.", "Remove the pan to wire rack and let it cool to room temp.", "Then, refrigerate for 2 hours.", "Remove side of pan.", "Now, it's ready to frost or sprinkle with Confectioner's sugar or just eat!"]

3373

kcal

Calories

269

Fat

182

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips, 10 tablespoons butter, 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste (Marzipan), 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Flourless Almond Chocolate 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.

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Flourless Almond Chocolate Cake

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