ALMOND ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CAKE
This deliciously decadent dessert can be served alone or topped with vanilla ice cream. A little goes a long way-and no one guesses this cake is gluten-free. -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; cover and process until ground. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the chocolate, espresso, cocoa, orange juice, espresso granules, vanilla and reserved almond mixture. , Beat reserved egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter., Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 42-48 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls and coffee beans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Nouman Khokhar
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Wasafi Album
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors are really rich and complex.
HG Mantenimiento
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's hard to resist eating the whole thing in one sitting!
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[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of this cake. It's definitely a conversation starter!
goldan bhatti786
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Dolgoon dol
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and I'm really happy with the results. The cake turned out perfect!
Okezie Kanu
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend it for chocolate lovers.
Love u Bangladesh
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Jennifer Kyerewaa
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing!
Niko001 Nikolin
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she absolutely loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had.
Gadija Elmie
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Minase Ayele
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of espresso, but I really enjoyed this cake. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Pubg Janu
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly! I love the combination of almond, espresso, and chocolate.
MR. LAVAN
[email protected]Just finished baking this cake and it smells divine! Can't wait to try it once it's cooled.
Gerardo Ramirez
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The almond and espresso flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.