Bizcocho De Chocolate

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 10
Rich chocolate almond Cake recipe
in Cake

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole almonds , skinned , toasted
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate ( or Mexican )
1 orange , zest of , finely grated
2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
5 large eggs , separated , room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
469
Sugar
21g
Fat
40g
Bizcocho de chocolate is a traditional cake from Spain with a moist texture, rich flavor, and dark color. The lengthy list of ingredients and the care it takes to beat the egg whites into soft peaks may deter some people from making it at home. However, the resulting cake is worth the effort, as it is rich and decadent, with the almond flavor and zesty aroma of orange. Serve this cake with whipped cream, fresh berries or candied orange peel to enhance the flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Line bottom of 9-inch-diameter cake pan with parchment paper; butter and flour sides of pan.
3.Combine toasted almonds, chocolate, orange zest, and cinnamon in processor and grind until nuts are finely ground, about 45 seconds.
4.Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 3 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until mixture is pale yellow in color and very thick, about 5 minutes.
5.Beat in almond-chocolate mixture.
6.Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form.
7.Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.
8.Fold whites into chocolate mixture in 3 additions.
9.Transfer batter to prepared pan.
10.Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.
11.Cool cake in pan on rack.

PROS

This is a decadent rich chocolate cake.

This creamy and super moist cake is perfect for chocolate lovers and brings out the best of almonds and orange zest.

And it’s gluten free!

CONS

This cake is high in fat and calories, and should be enjoyed as a special treat, not as a regular part of your diet.

The preparation involves separating and beating the egg whites stiff, which is essential for the airy texture.

But if not done carefully it can make this chocolate cake dense.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are rich in healthy fats, vitamin E, and magnesium, and are good for your brain, skin, and heart.
Orange zest is not just flavoring, it’s rich in vitamin C, and consuming this vitamin has been linked to boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and promoting healthy skin.
Studies suggest that dark chocolate is healthy in moderate amounts, as the cocoa it contains is rich in antioxidants and may lower blood pressure.

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