About
This gluten-free chocolate cake with a rich ganache is a family favorite that I’ve perfected over time. It boasts an intense chocolate flavor and a decadent texture that melts in your mouth, making it a true delight for chocolate lovers. Easy to make, it brings joy with every bite.
Serves: 8
Cook time: 45 min
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
For cake
- 200g chocolate, melted
- 100g heavy whipping cream
- 30g butter, melted
- 5 eggs
- 100g almond flour
- 75g cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Chocolate Ganache
- 150g chocolate
- 150g heavy whipping cream
Step-by-step
1
Start preparing the cake by melting the chocolate in a bain-marie.
2
Use two mixing bowls to separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
3
Add the sugar to the egg whites, then use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4
In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond flour, baking powder, and cornstarch. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated.
5
Remove the chocolate from the bain-marie, add the butter at room temperature, and mix well until the chocolate becomes smooth and the butter is completely melted.
6
Add the chocolate to the egg yolk mixture and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
7
Slowly fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until well incorporated.
8
Transfer the batter into a buttered 9-inch springform pan.
9
Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
10
To prepare the chocolate ganache, warm up the cream, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for about 2 minutes, then mix well until you obtain a creamy and luscious chocolate ganache.
11
Pour the ganache over the cake once it has completely cooled.
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