Craving a decadent and moist dessert that will impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this delightful Chocolate and Ground Almond Cake recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the nutty flavor of ground almonds to create a truly irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
**Chocolate And Ground Almond Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 200g dark chocolate, chopped
– 200g unsalted butter
– 200g ground almonds
– 175g caster sugar
– 4 large eggs, separated
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Icing sugar, for dusting
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake tin. Line the base with parchment paper for easy removal later.
2. In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth and combined. Once melted, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground almonds and caster sugar.
4. Add the egg yolks to the almond mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the almond mixture until well combined.
6. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate and almond mixture, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once completely cooled, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar for a decorative finish.
Enjoy a slice of this delectable Chocolate and Ground Almond Cake with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat that will surely brighten your day. Share this recipe with friends and family to spread the joy of homemade baking.
