ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE (FLOURLESS)
This is an extremely rich cake which is easy to prepare. The inside is soft and rather creamy. While it is great the first day, we think the flavor improves the second (if you still have any left!). Cooking time does not include cooling time in the oven.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
- Lightly oil (or butter) a non-stick 20 cm springform pan; if yours is not non-stick, butter the bottom, line bottom with parchment paper, then butter the sides and the parchment as well.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a heat-proof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring with a wooden spoon until both are completely melted and the mixture is smooth; take the bowl off the heat (and off the pan of water).
- Mix the instant coffee granules and 3 TBS cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and the granulated sugar together for five minutes at high speed, until they are light in color and thickened.
- Grind 30 g of the walnuts in a spice or coffee mill until they become a fine powder.
- Coarsely chop the remaining walnuts.
- Stir the ground walnuts and walnut pieces into the egg mixture.
- Carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until they are completely combined (I like to use a glass bowl so I can see that I've done so).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake 40 minutes or until the top of the cake is dry.
- Turn the oven off, leaving the cake undisturbed IN THE OVEN to cool COMPLETELY.
- When the cake is cooled, remove from the oven.
- Remove the cake from the pan, remove parchment paper if used, and sprinkle with the reserved cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
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Shawna Bishop
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. The texture was dense and gummy, and the chocolate flavor was very bland. The walnuts were not crunchy and the frosting was too sweet.
Jameel Sajid
[email protected]This cake was not very good. The texture was dry and crumbly, and the chocolate flavor was not very intense. The walnuts were not crunchy and the frosting was too sweet.
Boldbaatar Tuvshintur
[email protected]This cake was okay. The texture was a bit dense, but the chocolate flavor was good. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Md mahamudul hasan Manna
[email protected]I would not recommend this cake. It was a waste of time and money.
Hatem Amer
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The texture was dense and gummy, and the chocolate flavor was very bland. The walnuts were not crunchy and the frosting was too sweet.
Bianca James
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. The texture was dense and crumbly, and the chocolate flavor was not as intense as I would have liked. The walnuts added a nice crunch, but the frosting was not very flavorful.
Nasar Pyare
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The texture was dense and fudgy, and the chocolate flavor was very intense. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Md Kala bhai
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of flourless chocolate cakes, but this one changed my mind. The texture was surprisingly light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was intense. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Amina Begum
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the crunchy walnuts. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Bhawani Upreti
[email protected]I've tried many flourless chocolate cakes, but this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect, the flavor is rich and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Hassan Sani
[email protected]This cake is a great way to satisfy your chocolate craving. It's so rich and decadent, and the chocolate flavor is intense. The walnuts add a nice crunch and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Omotoyosi Omowunmi
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
stephanie gray
[email protected]This cake is fantastic! It's so rich and decadent, and the chocolate flavor is to die for. The walnuts add a nice crunch and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Brinder Tucker
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and chocolatey. The walnuts give it a great texture and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Jilian Lydia
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Magooz Khan
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The texture was rich and dense, and the chocolate flavor was intense. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the whipped cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch.