Almond Espresso Chocolate Cake
If you want to add more gluten free recipes to your recipe box, Almond Espresso Chocolate Cake might be a recipe you should try. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 339 calories. This recipe serves 12. It works best as a dessert, and is done in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. A mixture of espresso granules, espresso, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; cover and process until ground. Set aside.
In a large 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 reserved almond mixture.
Beat reserved egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter.
Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan.
Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 42-48 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely.
Garnish with confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls and coffee beans if desired.