Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake with a luscious Chocolate Ganache Frosting. This gluten-free dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream, combining the nuttiness of almond flour with the richness of dark chocolate in a moist and fudgy cake.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Ganache Frosting:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat until smooth. Stir in sugar, salt, and vanilla. Let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time. Fold in almond flour and cocoa powder.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until set. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the ganache: Heat cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth. Let cool to spreading consistency.
- Frost the cake: Spread ganache over the cooled cake. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten-free due to almond flour.
- Garnish with sliced almonds, berries, or a sprinkle of sea salt for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
