Soft Chocolate and Almond Cake
A moist and easy-to-make chocolate cake with almond flour. Serve it warm or cold with homemade custard for a perfect treat.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: Calories: 350 kcal, Fat: 25 g, Sodium: 150 mg, Carbohydrate: 30 g, Protein: 7 g
Descriptions
This gâteau moelleux au chocolat et aux amandes is a delicious and soft cake that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the nutty flavor of almonds. The recipe is incredibly simple and uses common ingredients, making it an ideal last-minute dessert.
With a preparation time of only 20 minutes and a quick bake, this cake is perfect for chocolate lovers looking for something easy yet decadent. The almond flour adds a subtle crunch and a lovely texture.
Directions
1- Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C). Break the chocolate into pieces and cut the butter into small chunks.
2- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over very low heat, stirring occasionally.
3- In a large bowl, pour the melted chocolate mixture and add the eggs one at a time, whisking between each addition.
4- Incorporate the flour, sugar, almond flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
5- Line a cake pan with parchment paper and pour in the batter.
6- Bake for 15 minutes. Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
Note's
- For added texture, stir in chopped or slivered almonds before baking for extra crunch.
- Serve this cake either cold or slightly warm with a side of homemade custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If you prefer a deeper chocolate flavor, try using bittersweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 4.4 oz (125 g) dark baking chocolate
- 4.4 oz (125 g) almond flour
- 4.4 oz (125 g) butter
- 3.5 oz (100 g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.8 oz (50 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 sachet of baking powder (about 1 tsp)
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
