Gluten-free dark chocolate cake on a wooden board and cut in slices

Gluten-free dark chocolate cake

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Level :

Easy

Prep Time :

20 min

Cook Time :

1h

Servings :

8 portions

Gluten-free dark chocolate cake

An original recipe by L'Ecole Valrhona Gourmet

Utensils:

  • Molds
  • Rack
  • Knife

Made with the products below :

1. Gluten-free dark chocolate cake

Ingredients:

  • 6.525oz Eggs
  • 2.116oz Acacia honey
  • 2.99oz Sugar
  • 2.46oz Almond flour
  • 3.351oz Heavy cream 36%
  • 2.11oz Brown rice flour
  • 1.58oz Potato starch
  • 0.211oz Baking powder
  • 0.705oz Cocoa powder
  • 2.82oz Melted butter
  • 1.587oz Guanaja 70% dark chocolate

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 1h

Rest time: until cools

Steps:

  • Mix the eggs, honey and sugar without whisking. 
  • Sift together the rice flour, starch, and cocoa powder, then add to the mixture along with the almond flour and baking powder. 
  • Next, add the cream. 
  • Finally add the Guanaja 70% dark chocolate and melted butter. 
  • Pour the batter into the molds lined with baking paper, then use a buttered scraper to make a cut lengthwise up the cake to aid the baking process. 
  • Bake at 320°F (160°C) for about an hour. Check the cake is fully baked by inserting a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. 
  • Place the gluten free dark chocolate cake on a rack and leave it to cool.

Tip: Serve your cake with custard or a scoop of ice cream to ensure a harmonious combination of flavors and mouthfeels.