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    Published: Dec 8, 2020 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Decadent Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

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    This Almond Flour Chocolate Cake is made with simple ingredients and is the perfect decadent, moist and delicious dessert for almond lovers. Ready in no time, it will satisfy your craving. This is the perfect quick and easy gluten-free dessert to indulge.

    If you have try my Flourless Almond Cake, or 'Amandier' in French, you will also love this version with dark chocolate. Almond flour gives the perfect nutty taste and I'm here for it. If you are all about the chocolate, you should also try the lava cake, the chocolate and pistachio madeleines or the French chocolate tart.

    close up of a piece of chocolate almond cake in a spoon from a slice on a white plate with a raspberry on the side
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    • 🥣 What Do You Need
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 How To Make The Cake
    • 💭 FAQ
    • More Almond Flour Recipes:
    • Super Decadent Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

    🥣 What Do You Need

    The steps to baking this cake are really simple and take little time. It is low carb and you can adjust the sugar to your liking.

    The ingredients needed for this chocolate almond cake recipe are most likely in your fridge and pantry:

    - eggs, medium size
    - butter, I use salted but unsalted works too
    - granulated sugar
    - dark chocolate chips
    - almond flour

    In terms of utensils, you will need:

    - a large mixing bowl
    - a whisk
    - an 8 inch round cake pan

    ingredients, eggs and sugar in a white bowl with a whisk. Chocolate chips, butter and almond flour in separate ramekins.

    👩🏻‍🍳 How To Make The Cake

    Let's start, it will be ready in about 30 minutes!

    First, pre-heat in the oven. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and the sugar together until the yellow colour lightens. It will still be yellow-ish but a tone under. Add the blanched almond flour and stir until fully incorporated. There are no other dry ingredients.

    Then, you need to melt the butter and chocolate together. You can either do so on ''bain-marie'' which is a water bath or in the microwave.

    BAKING NOTE: What is bain-marie is a French term used to describe the water-bath technique. It consists of using 2 pots, one larger with about 3 or 4 inches of water and a smaller one with the butter in that instance. It will allow melting or warming up something without burning it.

    step of a chocolate cake: melted chocolate in a white bowl with beaten eggs and a bowl of almond flour on the side.

    Now, let's prepare your oven dish for your almond chocolate cake. You can either cover it with parchment paper or butter it and dust it with some regular cocoa powder if you have. It will prevent it from sticking if you have cake pans that tend to. This recipe is for an 8 inch round cake as I like to show some height to this chocolate and almond cake.

    chocolate cake batter being poured in a round baking dish

    Lastly, put it in the oven for 20 minutes or when your knife comes out dry. Depending on your oven, you might want to add another 3 minutes at a time until it's done. Mine is quite strong so 20 minutes are enough for this gluten free chocolate cake.

    Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature before enjoying it (I do love warm cakes though!)

    TIP: If you bake a lot and particularly almond flour recipes, I suggest to buy it in bulk. This will be the best bang for your buck! I really love this one because it is super fine and if you want to make French macarons, this is the perfect one! I buy this one on Amazon (affiliate link)

    partial view and close up of an uncooked chocolate cake in a round cake dish.

    💭 FAQ

    Are Almond Flour And Almond Meal The Same?

    Yes! It is for both finely ground almonds. You can say either, I even say ground almonds sometimes. There are all valid. It can be blanched which means the skin of the almonds has been removed before or turned into the flour with the skin on (unblanched).

    Can You Use Almond Flour For Cakes?

    Absolutely, this almond flour chocolate cake recipe is the proof, and this one best flourless cake too. Almond flour is a great alternative to cakes and cookies as it gives a different and delicious flavour.
    Almond flour is also a great alternative if you follow a gluten-free diet, keto, or paleo. This recipe is not keto or paleo though because there is sugar (and it is not dairy-free for the paleo's).

    Can I use almond flour instead of cake flour?

    Not for all the recipes. Almond flour is a nut ultimately and therefore, a fatty body in your cake mix. This recipe, in particular, has been developed to be flourless for a moist and tender cake. Some recipes are meant to be prepared with cake flour as the gluten is necessary for it.

    a slice of chocolate cake with icing sugar and a raspberry on it. A piece is taken in spoon.
    Can I Prepare This Chocolate Almond Flour Cake In Advance? How Can I Store It?

    I would recommend making it for the day of or the day before maximum. If you do, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
    However, if you make it a few days ahead, I would suggest freezing the cake once baked and cooled down. It will allow keeping its moisture.

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      The Best Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
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      Red Velvet Almond Marble Bundt Cake
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    close up of a piece of chocolate almond cake in a spoon from a slice on a white plate with a raspberry on the side
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    5 from 7 votes

    Super Decadent Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

    This almond flour chocolate cake is made with simple ingredients & is the perfect decadent, moist and delicious dessert for the almond lovers.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: european, French
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 428kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Equipment

    • 8-inch pan, greased.

    Ingredients

    • 4 eggs medium
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • 2 cups almond meal
    • ½ cup butter
    • 1 cup dark chocolate, unsweetened
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Pre heat the oven at 425F.
    • In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy and it whitens.
    • Add the almond meal and mix some more.
    • Melt the butter with the chocolate on a water bath or 15 seconds at a time in the microwave. Add it to the mixture with the pinch of salt.
    • Butter your baking dish if necessary and pour in the mixture.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until your knife comes out clean when you poke the middle of the cake. Add 3 minutes at a time if needed.
    • Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Claudia Lamascolo says

      October 06, 2021 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      Wow this is a great recipe using almond flour we just loved the richness and still moist very good will make again

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 06, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Claudia!

        Reply
    2. Byron Thomas says

      October 06, 2021 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      Once upon a time, I was convinced that I was going to make a bunch of macarons, so I bought lots of almond flour. I never made them. But, I did make this cake and it was delicious! We ate it for dessert after dinner and it was still slightly warm. OMG, I ate way too much, but I don't even care. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 06, 2021 at 3:01 pm

        Eat the whole cake Byron, it's worth it ;)

        Reply
    3. Gail Montero says

      October 06, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Totally my kind of cake! I would serve this warm with some ice cream - then I'd be in heaven! YUM!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 06, 2021 at 3:01 pm

        You speak my language Gail!

        Reply
    4. Tatiana says

      October 06, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      I had almond meal leftover from different recipe and tried to make this cake. Good flavor!

      Reply
    5. Molly Kumar says

      October 07, 2021 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      This looks sooo pretty and decadent!! I have a large bag of almond flour and I'm saving your recipe to try soon.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 07, 2021 at 7:02 am

        Hope you enjoy it Molly!

        Reply
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