Dorothy M.: "This cake is very rich. I highly recommend for al…" Read More
9Ingredients
390Calories
75Minutes
Dark chocolate is the way to any woman’s heart. It is decadent, rich, and dreamy. This recipe for Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake will be the star of any party, special occasion, or birthday celebration. It takes 75 minutes to prepare this decadent delight. This recipe combines buttery richness with decadent chocolate for a cake that will tantalize the taste buds. Should you bring this to the next party, be prepareed that this cake will disappear so fast.
Ingredients
- 160 grams butter
- 200 grams sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 180 grams bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao bar)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 250 grams almonds
- 6 egg whites
- powdered sugar
Directions
- Beat the butter with the sugar and egg yolks until creamy.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave with three tbsps. of water (3 minutes) and add it to the egg yolk mixture.
- Add the vanilla.
- Grind the almonds in the blender and add it to the mixture.
- Beat the egg whites until they form peaks in a separate bowl, approximately 4 minutes, and fold in the egg yolk mixture.
- Bake at 180 C for 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
NutritionView more
390Calories
Sodium5%DV110mg
Fat43%DV28g
Protein16%DV8g
Carbs11%DV32g
Fiber12%DV3g
PER SERVING *
| Calories390Calories from Fat250 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Fat28g43% |
| Saturated Fat11g55% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol135mg45% |
| Sodium110mg5% |
| Potassium240mg7% |
| Protein8g16% |
| Calories from Fat250 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Carbohydrate32g11% |
| Dietary Fiber3g12% |
| Sugars27g54% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
Yummly User
Dorothy M. 25 May 2015
This cake is very rich. I highly recommend for all the dark chocolate fans out there. It's great in small servings, but if you eat too much, you may be overwhelmed. It is very delicious though, and the almonds really give it that extra flavor and texture to break up the moist chocolate cake.
