Chocolate Almond Cake – Only Five Ingredients & GF

This amazing chocolate almond cake contains only five ingredients, yet it’s one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever eaten. It’s made with ground almonds rather than flour, so it’s naturally gluten-free. It’s rich, has a wonderful smooth texture and is utterly delicious.

Chocolate Almond Cake

Mother’s Day! Another opportunity to try out a new cake. A friend had posted a comment a few weeks ago giving a recipe for a flourless and what looked to be a rather rich and delicious cake which had come via way of her aunt. I have to say I was rather looking forward to giving this one a go.

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Chocolate Almond Cake

This oh-so-delicious chocolate cake contains only five ingredients. It's made with ground almonds rather than flour, so it's naturally gluten-free.

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: British

Keyword: cake, chocolate cake, dark chocolate, gluten-free

Servings: 10 slices

Calories: 461kcal

Author: Choclette @ Tin and Thyme

Ingredients

• 200 g dark chocolate (70% to 85%).
• 200 g unsalted butter - softened
• 150 g light muscovado sugar
• 4 eggs - seperated
• 200 g ground almonds
• ¼ tsp fine sea or rock salt
• cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of hot, but not boiling, water.
• Whilst the chocolate is melting, cream the butter and sugar together until pale in colour.
• Mixed in the egg yolks and ground almonds. Add the chocolate and stir.
• Whisk the egg whites with the salt until firm. Electric beaters are not essential, but they make the job easier. Fold into the cake mixture.
• Spoon into 23cm round silicone mould or lined tin and bake at 170℃ (325℉, Gas 3) for 40 mins. Leave to cool, then turn out onto a serving plate and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They're approximate and will depend on serving size and exact ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.4g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.9mg