Reine De Saba

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, moist chocolate almond cake with a glossy ganache topping
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Reine De Saba

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 853.7

Description

Reine de Saba, or Queen of Sheba cake, is a luxurious French dessert known for its incredibly moist texture and intense chocolate flavor. This recipe features a dense, fudgy sponge infused with almond extract and topped with a silky, shiny chocolate glaze. The combination of semisweet chocolate and slivered almonds provides a delightful contrast in texture, making it a perfect centerpiece for special occasions or an elegant after-dinner treat. Serve it at room temperature to allow the flavors to shine.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  3. Prepare the cake batter according to standard Reine de Saba methods (typically involving eggs, sugar, butter, flour, and almond extract) and spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by heating semisweet chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until melted and smooth.
  6. Remove the glaze from the heat and allow it to cool slightly until it thickens just enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Pour the chocolate glaze over the warm cake, spreading it evenly to cover the top.
  8. Sprinkle slivered almonds over the wet glaze immediately.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 853.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53.3g82%
Saturated Fat 14.5g73%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 16.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 80.4g27%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g63%
Sugars 60.3g
Protein 17.5g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For the nicest looking shiny glaze, serve this cake on the day it is completed.

Store at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Note: The original ingredient list provided was incomplete for the cake base. Standard Reine de Saba recipes typically include cake flour, eggs, butter, and almond extract in addition to the chocolate and almonds listed.

Keywords: chocolate, almond, cake, ganache, dessert, france, queen of sheba, moist, glaze, semisweet, slivered almonds, confectioners sugar, baking, indulgent, special occasion
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