Chocolate Almond Cake - Confessions of a Chocoholic

Chocolate Almond Cake - Confessions of a Chocoholic

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I knew I wanted to bake a birthday cake that we both would love. He likes chocolate covered almonds, I like cake and lots of butter, and so Julia's cake it is.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (I used Lindt EXCELLENCE 85%
  • 2 tablespoons rum (or brewed coffee)
  • 1 stick softened butter, plus more for pan
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup almond meal(I used Bob's Red Mill)
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract (I used Nielsen-Massey)
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (I used Lindt EXCELLENCE 85%)
  • 4 oz rum
  • 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • sliced almonds for garnish

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