Flourless Chocolate Cake with Almond Whipped Cream
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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Almond Whipped Cream
Description
The Flourless Chocolate Cake is made by slowly melting bittersweet chocolate and butter to create a smooth base. Sugar, eggs, and vanilla are incorporated, followed by sifted cocoa powder and a pinch of salt for balance. Baked in a prepared pan until set but still moist, the cake has a dense, fudgy texture without any flour.
The almond whipped cream topping is made by whipping heavy cream with vanilla, almond extract, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. This cream adds a light, airy contrast to the rich chocolate beneath. Slivered almonds sprinkled on top contribute a subtle crunch and nutty aroma that complements both the cake and cream.
The cake may be served warm without cream or cooled with the almond whipped cream spread on top. This dessert offers a concentrated chocolate experience enriched by the fragrant almond cream, suitable as an elegant treat for special occasions or a satisfying chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
for the cream-
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- almonds for garnish, optional, slivered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 8-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Feel free to line the bottom with parchment paper as extra insurance to get the cake out.
- Melt butter and chocolate together slowly in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in sugar, eggs (one at a time) and vanilla.
- Sift cocoa into the batter and gently stir in salt.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely before topping with cream. OR serve warm without cream.
- To make cream--whip heavy whipping cream with vanilla, almond extract and powdered sugar until stiff. Spread over cake and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 888IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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