Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly Chocolate Amaretti Cake, adapted from Rachel Allen's "Food for Living." This recipe features a delightful blend of crunchy amaretti biscuits, fragrant almonds, and rich dark chocolate, resulting in a moist and intensely flavorful cake. While Rachel suggests 35 minutes, baking time may vary depending on your oven; expect a total baking time between 35-45 minutes for perfectly cracked edges and a crisp top. Dust with icing sugar or cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 298.4 kcal
Protein 13g
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How to Make Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4). Grease and flour a 20cm springform pan; line the base with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 200g dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  3. In a food processor, combine 200g amaretti biscuits, 50g slivered almonds, 100g granulated sugar, and the zest of 1 orange. Pulse until finely ground but with some texture remaining.
  4. Add 100g softened unsalted butter and 2 large eggs to the food processor. Blend until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the melted chocolate to the food processor and pulse until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully releasing the sides of the springform pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, dust generously with icing sugar or cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

54g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen?

Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen?

Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen has approximately 298.4 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Amaretti Cake Rachel Allen are Dark Chocolate, Amaretti, Sliced Almonds, Caster Sugar, Orange, Zest Of, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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