Best 3 Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake Flourless Recipes
Flourless chocolate walnut cake is a decadent and sophisticated dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and the nutty crunch of walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. While it may seem intimidating to make a flourless cake, it is actually quite simple. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have this delicious cake ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Just east of Bologna, Italy, the walled city of Ferrara is known for la torta tenerina, a kind of chocolate cake with an almost creamy interior and a thin, crisp crust. It's a simple confection, and even still, it's said that every baker and home cook has his or her own recipe. This version comes from Eleonora Masiero and Ennio Occhiali at Cusina e Butega, a combination bakery and restaurant.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch cake pan. Line bottom with parchment.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer or by hand, beat the 7 tablespoons butter with the confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Melt chocolate in a pan on top of stove. Pour warm chocolate over the butter and sugar mixture and beat until smooth. Whisk in egg yolks one at a time. Stir in potato starch.
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in superfine sugar and continue beating until firm peaks develop. Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture.
- Scrape the batter out of the bowl, and spread it in the pan. Bake for 18 minutes. Cake will rise and top will look dry and a little crackly. Remove pan from oven, place on a rack and allow to cool completely, about 2 hours. Cake will sink a bit.
- Unmold cake, peel off parchment, then invert onto a serving dish so the crackly surface is on top. Generously sift confectioners' sugar over the top, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 33 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 1 gram
ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE (FLOURLESS)
This is an extremely rich cake which is easy to prepare. The inside is soft and rather creamy. While it is great the first day, we think the flavor improves the second (if you still have any left!). Cooking time does not include cooling time in the oven.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
- Lightly oil (or butter) a non-stick 20 cm springform pan; if yours is not non-stick, butter the bottom, line bottom with parchment paper, then butter the sides and the parchment as well.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a heat-proof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring with a wooden spoon until both are completely melted and the mixture is smooth; take the bowl off the heat (and off the pan of water).
- Mix the instant coffee granules and 3 TBS cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and the granulated sugar together for five minutes at high speed, until they are light in color and thickened.
- Grind 30 g of the walnuts in a spice or coffee mill until they become a fine powder.
- Coarsely chop the remaining walnuts.
- Stir the ground walnuts and walnut pieces into the egg mixture.
- Carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until they are completely combined (I like to use a glass bowl so I can see that I've done so).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake 40 minutes or until the top of the cake is dry.
- Turn the oven off, leaving the cake undisturbed IN THE OVEN to cool COMPLETELY.
- When the cake is cooled, remove from the oven.
- Remove the cake from the pan, remove parchment paper if used, and sprinkle with the reserved cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-WALNUT TORTE
Luscious flourless chocolate cake is a staple dessert for people who follow a gluten-free diet. Many of these cakes rely on butter for richness, but the secret to this dairy-free recipe is coconut oil. If you serve the cake chilled, it tastes even fudgier. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 810.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield Makes one 8-inch torte
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil an 8-inch round cake pan. Line bottom with parchment; oil parchment and dust with cocoa.
- Melt together 1/2 cup oil and 8 ounces (1 1/3 cups) chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until combined. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time. Whisk in cocoa, vanilla, and salt; fold in ground walnuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is set, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, preferably overnight. Run a knife around edge to loosen; remove from pan. Transfer cake to a serving plate.
- Melt remaining 2 ounces (1/3 cup) chocolate and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring, until smooth. Pour over center of cake and spread to cover top. Sprinkle chopped walnuts in center. Cut into wedges; serve. (Torte can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.)
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of the cake. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a water bath. Baking the cake in a water bath helps to prevent the cake from drying out and cracking.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. The cake will be easier to slice and serve if you let it cool completely before serving.
- Serve the cake with your favorite toppings. You can serve the cake plain, or you can top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
This Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor. The walnuts add a nice crunch and texture. The cake is also easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time. If you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake is the perfect choice.
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