Chocolate Espresso Cake

An indulgent chocolate and almond cake baked until squidgy, served with whipped cream and a sweet hot espresso sauce syrup.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 622.9 kcals 4983.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.4 grams 523.4 grams
Fat 35.8 grams 286.2 grams
Protein 9.8 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
185
g
Butter
softened
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
piece
Whipped Cream
to serve
Liquids
250
ml
Espresso
hot, strong, sweetened with 2 tbsp caster sugar
NutsSeeds
140
g
Almonds
ground

Steps

  • Preheat a fan assisted oven to 180°C.
  • Lightly oil a 20cm non-stick spring-form tin and line the base with baking paper.
  • Gently heat the butter and chocolate over a low heat and stir until melted.
  • Beat together the sugar and eggs with an electric beater until pale and thick.
  • Quickly fold the chocolate, almonds, and flour into the egg mixture until smooth.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until just firm.
  • Cool the cake for 20 minutes before removing it from the tin.
  • Simmer the sweetened espresso in a saucepan for one minute until syrupy.
  • Remove the baking paper and place the cake on a serving plate.
  • Serve the warm cake with whipped cream and the hot espresso sauce.