Who Cares about the Calories Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Who Cares about the Calories Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g dark chocolate; 250 g unsalted butter; ¼ cup water; 1 cup ground hazelnuts or 1 cup almonds; ⅓ cup plain flour; ½ cup brandy; 6 eggs, seperated; 1 ⅓ cups caster sugar; 180 g dark chocolate; ¾ cup thickened cream

Servings: persons

1
Melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
2
When melted, remove from heat, add butter 1 tblsp at a time.
3
Add water.
4
Sift together nuts and flours.
5
Beat egg yolks till thick, gradually fold in sugar until fluffy and light.
6
Fold in chocolate mix.
7
Add the flour mix and brandy.
8
Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and fold into mix.
9
Pour into a 25cm spring form tin and bake at 170 deg 45-50 min.
10
This cake will not be set in the middle.
11
Allow to cool in tin.
12
Refridgerate over night before icing.
13
Chocolate glaze Heat cream till nearly boiling, add the broken up chocolate and mix to combine.
14
Pour over cake.
15
Serving Suggestion: Top with berries before pouring on the sauce and then serve with heaps of whipped cream or ice cream.

2110

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

173

Carbs

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 400 g dark chocolate, 250 g unsalted butter, ¼ cup water, 1 cup ground hazelnuts or 1 cup almonds, and more.

Yes, Who Cares about the Calories 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Who Cares about the Calories Chocolate Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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