Almond-Pumpkin Seed Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Almond-Pumpkin Seed Cake with Chocolate Ganache

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INGREDIENTS - For the cake: - 6 large eggs - 1 cup + 1 tablespoon (250 grams) sugar - 1 2/3 cups (165 grams) almond flour - 1 cup (135 grams) toasted pumpkin

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon (250 grams) sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups (165 grams) almond flour
  • 1 cup (135 grams) toasted pumpkin seeds–salted or unsalted are okay
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (114 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons (60 grams) good-quality tahini
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • zest of 1/2 lime
  • 3 ounces best quality Mexican chocolate (I recommend using Taza brand here, the one flavored with cinnamon), roughly chopped, plus more for an optional garnish
  • 3 ounces best quality bittersweet chocolate (55 to 70%), roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream

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