How to Almond Chocolate Cake

This is about how to make an almond chocolate cake..

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 eggs, separated
• 2-1/2 cups blanched almonds, toasted.
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided.
• 1/2 cups butter, softened.
• 3 squares(1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, grated.
• 1/4 cup cold brewed espresso.
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa.
• 2 tablespoons orange juice.
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

1. Place egg whites in a small mixing bowl; let stnd 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 mixing 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 almond mixture.

3. Beat reserved eggs whites on high until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter.

4. Pour into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 44-48 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.

5. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completly.

6. You may add confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls and coffee beans.. About 12 servings.

[MI-Sandi]

on 11/20/2008 This sounds really yummy, I'll have to try it!