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Chocolate Almond Pound Cake

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This chocolate almond pound cake combines bittersweet chocolate, butter, eggs, almond extract and finely chopped almonds. The addition of cornmeal gives the cake a subtle texture, while the almond-coated Bundt pan adds a crisp, nutty finish.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16
Calories: 595.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This chocolate almond pound cake combines bittersweet chocolate, butter, eggs, almond extract and finely chopped almonds. The addition of cornmeal gives the cake a subtle texture, while the almond-coated Bundt pan adds a crisp, nutty finish.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 ounce butter, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    Generously grease a 12-cup Bundt pan and coat the inside with the finely chopped almonds.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, beat the sugar and melted butter until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. 5
    Stir in the melted chocolate and almond extract.
  6. 6
    Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  7. 7
    Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the chocolate mixture, mixing on low speed until well blended.
  8. 8
    Spoon the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  9. 9
    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 595.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.5g52%
Saturated Fat 18.1g91%
Cholesterol 100.7mg34%
Sodium 1432.1mg60%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g22%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 35.8g
Protein 8.7g18%

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

Keywords: almond, almonds, baking, bittersweet chocolate, butter, cake, chocolate, cornmeal, dessert, eggs, pound cake
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