CHOCOLATE AMARETTI CAKE

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This is very good. This is a cake that is completely different from any other cakes. The texture is really different. I'm never disappointed by the recipes of Giada.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

butter-flavored cooking spray
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate or 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup slivered almonds
2 ounces amaretti cookies (1 cup, the baby size)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange peel (grated)
4 large eggs
unsweetened cocoa powder, for sifting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9-inch springform pan the nonstick spray.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Microwave the chocolate until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds, for about 1 minute.
  • Combine the almonds and cookies in processor.
  • Pulse until the almonds and cookies are finely ground.
  • Transfer the nut mixture to a medium bowl.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the processor and blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Add the grated orange peel and pulse briefly, until incorporated.
  • Add the eggs 1 at a time.
  • Blend until the eggs are incorporated.
  • Clean the sides of the mixing bowl and blend again.
  • Add the nut mixture and melted chocolate.
  • Pulse until blended.
  • Clean the sides of the bowl.
  • Blend again.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until the center puffs and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cake to a platter.
  • Sift the cocoa powder over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 324.2, Sodium 94.3, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 38.6, Protein 13.8

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