Seriously Chocolaty Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Seriously Chocolaty Chocolate Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 170C.
  2. Grease a 23cm/9inch springform cake pan and the line the base with greaseproof paper.
  3. Dust the sides with a bit of flour.
  4. Melt chocolate and butter (in a heatproof bowl) over a pan of gently simmering water or you can use the microwave.
  5. Heat until melted, remove bowl from heat and stir until smooth.
  6. Set aside for around 5 minutes for it to cool.
  7. Stir in the egg yolks, ground almonds, and the liquuer.
  8. Put the egg whites into a large bowl, add the salt, and whisk until soft peaks form.
  9. Continue whisking, sprinkling in the sugar a little at a time, until stiff peaks form.
  10. Stir 2 tbsp.
  11. Of the whites into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the remainder until not traces of white are left.
  12. Carefully pour mixture into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until well risen and firm to touch.
  13. Let it cool in the pan (it's ok if the cake sinks and cracks a little).
  14. To serve, dust the surface of the cake with cocoa powder and cut into slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 509.06 Kcal (2131 kJ)
Calories from fat 362.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.23g 62%
Cholesterol 228.56mg 76%
Sodium 100.84mg 4%
Potassium 361.46mg 8%
Total Carbs 27.76g 9%
Sugars 20.68g 83%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 16%
Protein 12.92g 26%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 101.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 401.86 Kcal (1683 kJ)
Calories from fat 285.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.76g 62%
Cholesterol 180.43mg 76%
Sodium 79.6mg 4%
Potassium 285.34mg 8%
Total Carbs 21.92g 9%
Sugars 16.33g 83%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 16%
Protein 10.2g 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.8mg 20%
Calcium 80.2mg 10%

* 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

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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