Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Treat yourself to chocolatey pleasure without gluten! Imagine rich, velvety chocolate melting into delicious butter, adding an intense depth of flavour to the batter. Visualise the subtle crunch of ground almonds, providing every bite with a delightful contrast.
60 min
Easy
6-8
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients for the Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 160 grams caster sugar
- 200 grams almonds, ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 200 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 200 grams chocolate, melted
Ingredients for the Topping
- 200 millilitres whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons chocolate shavings
Methods
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 26cm (10”) diameter baking tin or ring by greasing it.
2. Make the Batter
In a heatproof bowl, melt 200 grams of unsalted butter and 200 grams of chocolate over a pan of simmering water. Once it has melted, set it aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 160 grams of caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add 200 grams of ground almonds, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
Pour in the melted butter chocolate mixture and mix until well blended. Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking tin and smooth it out using a spatula.
3. Bake
Bake the Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely in the baking tin before removing it. Gluten-free cakes can be more delicate, and removing them too early may cause them to break.
4. Make the Topping
In a mixing bowl, beat 200 millilitres of whipping cream at medium-high speed until it starts to thicken. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of icing sugar while continuing to beat the cream. Continue beating until the cream forms stiff peaks. Once whipped to your desired consistency, spread the whipped cream over the cooled chocolate cake. Garnish the chocolate cake with chocolate shavings before serving.
5. Serve
Allow the topping to set before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake.
Additional Tips
Quality Ingredients: Since this cake relies heavily on chocolate and almonds for flavour and texture, you’ll want to choose high-quality ingredients. Select high-quality chocolate with a high cocoa content for a rich, delicious taste.
Experiment with Toppings: While whipped cream and chocolate shavings make a delicious topping, feel free to get creative! Consider adding fresh berries, a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce, or a dusting of icing sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
Related Recipes
Want more chocolate recipes? Try my Chocolate Tart, No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake and my Easy Chocolate Banana Bars Recipe with Chocolate Drizzle.
Enjoy!
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