CakesMarch 04, 2014
Calories
232
Sodium
84mg
3% DV
Fat
9g
14% DV
Protein
3g
6% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fiber
1g
4% DV
Chocolate and Almond Cake with Chocolate Icing
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This extremely good chocolate cake is baked so that its center remains slightly underdone; overcooked, the cake loses its special creamy quality. It is covered with a chocolate-butter icing, and decorated with almonds. Because of its creamy center it needs no filling. It can be made by starting out with a beating of egg yolks and sugar, then proceeding with the rest of the ingredients. But because the chocolate and the almonds make a batter so stiff it is difficult to fold in the egg whites, we
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4 ounces or squares semisweet chocolate melted with 2 Tb rum or coffee
1/4 lb. or 1 stick softened butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 Tb granulated sugar
2/3 cup pulverized almonds
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup cake flour (scooped and leveled) turned into a sifter
For the Icing:
2 ounces (2 squares) semisweet baking chocolate
2 Tb rum or coffee
5 to 6 Tb unsalted butter
1/4 lb. or 1 stick softened butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 Tb granulated sugar
2/3 cup pulverized almonds
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup cake flour (scooped and leveled) turned into a sifter
For the Icing:
2 ounces (2 squares) semisweet baking chocolate
2 Tb rum or coffee
5 to 6 Tb unsalted butter
For the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Butter and flour the cake pan. Set the chocolate and rum or coffee in a small pan, cover, and place (off heat) in a larger pan of almost simmering water; let...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
232
Sodium
84mg
3% DV
Fat
9g
14% DV
Protein
3g
6% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fiber
1g
4% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g17%
Polysaturated Fat1g10%
Monosaturated Fat4g28%
Cholesterol76mg25%
Sodium84mg3%
Potassium65mg1%
Protein3g6%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g4%
Sugar16g33%
Vitamin A104IU2%
Vitamin B60.25mg12%
Vitamin C0.6mg1%
Calcium34mg3%
Iron0.9199999999999999mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.