Panforte: Chocolate & Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Panforte: Chocolate & Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 9 ounces dark chocolate, good quality; 3 medium egg whites; 2 ounces candied peel; 7 ounces ground almonds; 3 12 ounces walnuts, crushed; 2 ounces hazelnuts, crushed; 7 ounces powdered sugar; 8 tablespoons amaretto liqueur; 3 12 ounces dark chocolate, good quality; 2 12 ounces powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting

Servings: persons

9 ounces dark chocolate, good quality
3 medium egg whites
2 ounces candied peel
7 ounces ground almonds
3 12 ounces walnuts, crushed
2 ounces hazelnuts, crushed
7 ounces powdered sugar
8 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
3 12 ounces dark chocolate, good quality
2 12 ounces powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting

1
Melt the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring that the base of the bowl does not touch the water.
2
Use a fork to beat the egg whites in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
3
Add in the peel, ground almonds, the nuts, powdered sugar and Amaretto.
4
Mix well, then very gently fold in the melted chocolate.
5
Line a circular flan dish measuring about 7in across and 1in deep with plastic wrap.
6
Pour in the mixture and set aside for 2 hours.
7
To make the topping, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring that the base of the bowl does not touch the water.
8
Melt the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over a low heat.
9
Stir to check the sugar has melted, then add the chocolate to make a syrup.
10
Turn out the cake onto a plate and peel off the plastic wrap.
11
Use a spatula to cover the surface with the chocolate syrup.
12
Set aside for 1 hour until the chocolate has hardened.
13
Serve in slices dusted with powdered sugar.

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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: 9 ounces dark chocolate, good quality, 3 medium egg whites, 2 ounces candied peel, 7 ounces ground almonds, and more.

Yes, Panforte: Chocolate & Nut 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.

Panforte: Chocolate & Nut Cake

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