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250 Of Nearly Everything Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, fudgy gluten-free chocolate cake! Perfect for chocolate lovers and those following a wheat-free diet. Made with 250g of deliciousness (almost!), this recipe is easily adaptable – substitute ground hazelnuts for almonds for a unique twist. Adapted from a Cuisine New Zealand recipe book, this cake is luxuriously moist and rich, sinking slightly as it cools (which is perfectly normal!). Serve with orange sorbet for the ultimate dessert experience!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 537.2 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 250 Of Nearly Everything Chocolate Cake

  • 250g unsalted butter
  • 250g dark chocolate
  • 6 large eggs
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 250g ground almonds
  • 100g dark chocolate
  • 250g hazelnuts (optional, as substitute for ground almonds)

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How to Make 250 Of Nearly Everything Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-9 inch springform cake tin. Line the base with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 250g of dark chocolate and 250g of unsalted butter in a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large egg yolks and 250g caster sugar until pale, thick, and creamy.
  4. Stir in 250g ground almonds (or hazelnuts).
  5. Gently fold in the cooled chocolate mixture until fully combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 6 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  7. Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the tin before removing and releasing from the springform.
  10. Once cooled, run a knife around the edges to loosen. Remove the parchment paper from the base and transfer the cake to a serving plate.
  11. Melt an additional 100g of dark chocolate and drizzle evenly over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

107g

Carbs

11g

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