Italian Chocolate and Nut Cake (Panforte) Recipe

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Italian Chocolate and Nut Cake (Panforte)
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  1. Melt the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring that the base of the bowl does not touch the water
  2. Use a fork to beat the egg whites in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Add in the peel, ground almonds, the nuts, icing sugar and Amaretto. Mix well, then very gently fold in the melted chocolate.
  3. Line a circular flan dish measuring about 18cm across and 3sm deep with clingfilm. Pour in the mixture and set aside for 2 hours.
  4. To make the topping, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring that the base of the bowl does not touch the water
  5. Melt the icing sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over a low heat. Stir to check the sugar has melted, then add the chocolate to make a syrup.
  6. Turn out the cake onto a plate and peel off the clingfilm. Use a spatula to cover the surface with the chocolate syrup. Set aside for 1 hour until the chocolate has hardened.
  7. Serve in slices, dusted with icing sugar, with a cup of your favourite tea.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2362.89 Kcal (9893 kJ)
Calories from fat 1723.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 191.5g 295%
Cholesterol 4.67mg 2%
Sodium 185.32mg 8%
Potassium 2331.98mg 50%
Total Carbs 135.87g 45%
Sugars 57.46g 230%
Dietary Fiber 33.11g 132%
Protein 54.77g 110%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 24%
Iron 19.8mg 110%
Calcium 412mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 556.91 Kcal (2332 kJ)
Calories from fat 406.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.13g 295%
Cholesterol 1.1mg 2%
Sodium 43.68mg 8%
Potassium 549.63mg 50%
Total Carbs 32.02g 45%
Sugars 13.54g 230%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g 132%
Protein 12.91g 110%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 24%
Iron 4.7mg 110%
Calcium 97.1mg 41%

* 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

  • 62.4
    Points
  • 66
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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