Almond Espresso Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Almond Espresso Chocolate Cake
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Directions:

  1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; cover and process until ground. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the chocolate, espresso, cocoa, orange juice, espresso granules, vanilla and reserved almond mixture.
  3. Beat reserved egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter.
  4. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 42-48 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  5. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls and coffee beans if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.02 Kcal (1378 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.27g 43%
Cholesterol 102.18mg 34%
Sodium 39.76mg 2%
Potassium 270.47mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.61g 5%
Sugars 6.97g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4.31g 17%
Protein 9.85g 20%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 88.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 402.55 Kcal (1685 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.59g 43%
Cholesterol 125.01mg 34%
Sodium 48.64mg 2%
Potassium 330.91mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.66g 5%
Sugars 8.52g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5.27g 17%
Protein 12.06g 20%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Calcium 108.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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