Mothering Cake Recipe

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Mothering Cake
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
760
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Toast almonds in a single layer on a cookie sheet in a 350°F degree oven for about 15 minutes or until the almonds are lightly colored and fragrant.
  2. Make sure to shake the pan occasionally to turn almonds while toasting.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  4. Spray the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Dust lightly with flour or, preferably, very fine, dry breadcrumbs.
  6. Shake out any excess and set prepared pan aside.
  7. Warm chopped chocolate in the top of a small double boiler over warm water set at moderate heat.
  8. Cover until partially melted, and then stir until smooth.
  9. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  10. Reserve 1/2 cup sugar and place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the almonds in a food processor or blender and chop until nuts are fine and powdery; set aside.
  11. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter until soft.
  12. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and reserve the remaining 1/4 cup sugar for use later.
  13. Beat sugar and butter until thoroughly combined.
  14. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and continue to beat until smooth.
  15. Add the melted chocolate and blend on low speed until combined.
  16. Add almonds and continue to beat mixture on a low speed setting.
  17. In a clean bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites with salt and lemon juice.
  18. Start on low speed and gradually increase until the egg whites hold a soft shape.
  19. Reduce speed again and add remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
  20. Then on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  21. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture about one-third at a time until blended.
  22. Pour the cake batter into the prepared spring form pan and quickly rotate to level the batter.
  23. Bake for 20-minutes at 375°F, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue to bake an additional 50-minutes.
  24. Remove cake from pan when cooled, after about 1 hour.
  25. ****ICING****.
  26. Scald the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until a thin skin forms on the top.
  27. Add the espresso or coffee powder and whisk to dissolve.
  28. Add the chocolate and whisk to dissolve, for about a minute or two.
  29. Remove from heat and continue to stir to finish melting the chocolate.
  30. Let icing cool for about 15 minutes, and then pour over the top of the cake, starting at the center.
  31. Gently push the icing with a spatula over the sides to dribble down the cake.
  32. Top with shaved chocolate or whipped cream just prior to serving.
  33. A fresh strawberry is an optional garnish with each served slice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 760.28 Kcal (3183 kJ)
Calories from fat 429.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.76g 73%
Cholesterol 199.7mg 67%
Sodium 235.16mg 10%
Potassium 588.48mg 13%
Total Carbs 81.07g 27%
Sugars 68.32g 273%
Dietary Fiber 7.88g 32%
Protein 17.24g 34%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 158.9mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.27 Kcal (1458 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.88g 73%
Cholesterol 91.48mg 67%
Sodium 107.72mg 10%
Potassium 269.57mg 13%
Total Carbs 37.14g 27%
Sugars 31.3g 273%
Dietary Fiber 3.61g 32%
Protein 7.9g 34%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 23%
Calcium 72.8mg 16%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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