Chocolate Almond Cake – Bruno Albouze

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces calories while maintaining chocolate flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

Crush the nuts and toast them over medium-high heat for a few minutes, then cool them.

Soften the almond paste with the sugars.

Use the creaming method, adding eggs one at a time and beating until the last egg is incorporated.

Add the milk and mix until combined.

Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.

Fold in the toasted nuts, chocolate drops, and melted butter.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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