Flourless Poppy Seed Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Flourless Poppy Seed Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups poppy seeds; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (1 bar); 3 eggs, separated; 2/3 cup coconut sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup almond meal (or almond slices ground in food processor); 1 tablespoon brandy (optional) or 1 tablespoon rum (optional); 1 pinch salt; powdered sugar, for dusting; unsweetened cocoa, for dusting (I didn't use it); whipped cream, and (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups poppy seeds
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (1 bar)
3 eggs, separated
2/3 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond meal (or almond slices ground in food processor)
1 tablespoon brandy (optional) or 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
1 pinch salt
powdered sugar, for dusting
unsweetened cocoa, for dusting (I didn't use it)
whipped cream, and (optional) or ice cream (optional)

1
In a 2-cup measuring cup, place poppy seeds and pour boiling water to completely cover the poppy seeds.
2
Drain well using a coffee filter. Set aside.
3
In a small pan, melt butter and add chocolate pieces under very low heat until the chocolate is melted. Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Set aside.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F/180u00b0C. Spray oil inside a 7-inch (18 cm) springform pan.
6
In another medium bowl, beat egg yolks and coconut sugar until smooth.
7
Add almond or vanilla extract, melted chocolate, and liquor (if using) and mix using a spatula.
8
Add poppy seeds and mix. Add almond meal and salt and mix.
9
Fold in the egg whites and mix until blended.
10
Bake for about 40 minutes. Cool and remove the cake from the pan.
11
Dust cocoa powder and powdered sugar using a heart-shape stencil (see note above).
12
Infuse love and serve with whipped cream and/or ice cream if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups poppy seeds, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (1 bar), 3 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Flourless Poppy Seed 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.

Flourless Poppy Seed Chocolate Cake

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