Wow. How is it May already?! I feel like 2014 is in fast-forward! Apologies for completely missing April blog-wise but it’s been pretty crazy settling into yet another house, keeping on top of the ever-increasing uni workload and working two jobs. But I have managed to stay relatively active in the kitchen over this time 🙂
This cake is my new dinner party go-to. The cake itself has it all; it’s intensely chocolate-y, rich and moist, the perfect dessert cake and between you and me, it is INCREDIBLY easy (yes, I am shouting at you). It takes very little time, dirties very few dishes and keeps well (although it never lasts long around here!) To serve, simply dust with icing sugar and top with berries and ice-cream.
Ingredients (serves 6-8)
200g butter
200g dark chocolate
4 eggs, separated
170g caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g almond meal
Icing sugar, to dust
Ice cream & berries, to serve
Method
Preheat oven to 170°C (or around 150°C fan-forced). Grease & line a 24cm cake pan with baking paper.
Melt the butter and set aside.
Process (or finely chop) the chocolate until it is in tiny bits, but still retains a little texture.
Place egg yolks, sugar & vanilla in a medium bowl and beat until pale and thick. Fold in chocolate, butter and almond meal (mixture will be very thick)
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggwhites until soft peaks form. Gently fold in chocolate mixture, ensuring you don’t knock the air out.
Spoon into the prepared pan, level the top and bake for 50-60 minutes or until just firm to the touch.
Set aside to cool in the pan, then turn out.
Serve while still warm with icing sugar, berries and ice cream. Bellissimo!
Adapted from ‘Torta Caprese’ in delicious. ‘Wicked: Sinful desserts from your favourite chefs’.
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