Savour the richness of this gluten-free almond cake – a dense and chocolatey delight made with just 7 simple ingredients. Follow these straightforward steps for a heavenly treat that will elevate your baking experience. Get ready for a treat your taste buds won't forget!
Ingredients:
- 125 grams 80% dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 125 grams unsalted butter, cubed
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 120 grams almond flour
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon LorAnn Pure Vanilla
- 1 teaspoon LorAnn Almond Bakery Emulsion
Method:
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Preheat the oven to 165° C. Grease, flour, and line a 20 cm round cake pan.
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In a glass mixing bowl, add the chocolate and place it over a double boiler on low heat. Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from heat and stir in the butter until well blended.
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Whisk in the sugar and almond flour. Allow it to cool slightly.
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Whisk in the egg yolks, followed by the vanilla extract and Almond Bakery Emulsion.
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In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top using an offset spatula. Bake for 40 minutes, until the edges have set but the center remains moist.
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Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar and serve!