Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake (Flourless)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake - A Decadent Flourless Delight
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g butter
350 g bittersweet chocolate ( use a good quality )
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 large eggs
250 g granulated sugar
130 g walnuts , divided
1 tablespoon cocoa powder , to garnish
1 tablespoon powdered sugar , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
427
Sugar
41g
Fat
28g
This Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake is an indulgent dessert that is perfect for special occasions. The cake is decadent and fudgy, with a nutty crunch of walnuts in every bite. The absence of flour creates a unique texture, making it an excellent option for those who are gluten intolerant. The bittersweet chocolate used in this recipe adds a deep flavor, and the use of instant coffee granules amplifies the chocolate flavor. The cake is perfect for any celebration and provides a decadent conclusion to any meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2.Melt the butter, chocolate, instant coffee and 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until well combined and remove from heat.
3.In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in half of the chopped walnuts.
4.Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar until well combined.
5.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts on top.
6.Bake for 45 minutes or until the cake is set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the middle. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7.To serve, dust the top of the cake with the second tablespoon of cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

PROS

This Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake is rich, indulgent, and perfect for chocolate lovers.

As it is flourless, it is the perfect dessert option for those who are gluten intolerant.

The walnuts provide a crunch and nuttiness, adding to the overall decadence of the cake.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, fat, and sugar.
Therefore, it’s not the most nutritious dessert option.

The use of bittersweet chocolate may be too intense for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not the healthiest food option, it does have some potential health benefits.
Dark chocolate, which is used in this recipe, contains antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation.
Walnuts are rich in fiber, healthy fats, and protein that support overall health.

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