Almond and Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe

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Almond and Chocolate Flourless Cake
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 9 springform pan with 2 teaspoons of the butter and dust with 1 tablespoon of the cocoa (don't tap out the excess cocoa; leave it in the pan.).
  2. In a food processor, combine the blanched almonds with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Process until finely ground.
  3. In the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water, melt the chocolate and the remaining 4 teaspoons butter, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from the heat. Place the chocolate mixture in a large bowl. Add the almond mixture, sour cream, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar, and the remaining 2 tablespoons cocoa. Stir until well-blended.
  4. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites and salt until frothy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
  5. Stir one-quarter of the beaten whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whites until no white streaks remain. Place in the prepared pan. Gently smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cake has risen, is dry on the top, and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Place in the pan on a rack and cool until warm. The cake will fall dramatically. Loosen the edges of the cake with a knife and remove the pan sides. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds, if using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 165.41 Kcal (693 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.67g 13%
Cholesterol 36.93mg 12%
Sodium 113.62mg 5%
Potassium 125.18mg 3%
Total Carbs 18.13g 6%
Sugars 14.74g 59%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 4%
Protein 5.06g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 45.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 274.86 Kcal (1151 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.4g 13%
Cholesterol 61.36mg 12%
Sodium 188.81mg 5%
Potassium 208.02mg 3%
Total Carbs 30.13g 6%
Sugars 24.49g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 4%
Protein 8.41g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 74.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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