This chocolate almond cake was the result of a chocolate craving that couldn’t be curbed. With a deep chocolate flavor, it is well suited for the chocolate lover in your life. I prefer to heat each slice for 15 seconds in the microwave before serving. When heated, the warm cake takes on a gooey texture reminiscent of fudge brownies and cookies fresh from the oven.
As a bonus, the cake is naturally gluten-free.
This gluten-free Chocolate Almond Cake relies on almond flour to hold it together and give the cake texture. Dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate acts as a base for the cake—follow your preference here. Several eggs are used, which help to set it up similar to a thick custard. Serve for the chocolate lover in your life (especially if that person happens to be you).
Chocolate Almond Flour Cake
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 9 -inch cake
Description
Naturally gluten free, this cake is made with almond flour for the perfect flavor and texture to pair with rich, dark chocolate. If you have a strong chocolate craving, bake this.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons 113 grams butter, melted
- 9 ounces 250 grams dark. semisweet, or milk chocolate, melted
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups 200 grams almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for sprinkling (optional))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, melted chocolate, 4 egg yolks, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt until uniform. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the sugar, and continue beating until the egg whites form stiff peaks, about 8-10 minutes. Fold in the almond flour and baking powder. Carefully stir in the chocolate mixture,
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the middle of the cake barely wiggles. Take care not to over-bake the cake or it will be dry.
- Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. I prefer to heat each slice in the microwave for 15 seconds until the cake is warm and gooey. You’ll want to do this too.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Chocolate Baking, Dessert
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use almond meal instead of almond flour for this Chocolate Almond Flour Cake?
Almond meal is coarser than almond flour and may result in a different texture, so it’s best to stick with almond flour for a finer crumb.
What type of chocolate should I use for the best flavor in my cake?
You can use dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate depending on your preference; dark chocolate will yield a richer flavor.
Why is it important to have the butter and eggs at room temperature?
This cake doesn’t rely on room-temperature butter and eggs — the butter is melted with the chocolate, and the rise comes from beating the egg whites separately to stiff peaks before folding them in.
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Can this be batch made and frozen, then thawed for a snack?
can I make this cake egg free with flax?