Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake
The flourless chocolate almond cake is a popular dessert option for those who follow a gluten-free diet.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
