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Description of the Meal:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of cool mint and rich chocolate with our Peppermint Patty Flourless Chocolate Cake. This gluten-free masterpiece is a symphony of flavors, blending the invigorating essence of peppermint with the decadence of dark chocolate. Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary experience that marries sweetness and freshness in each velvety bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
Instruction:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, blending well.
- Gently fold in the almond flour and cocoa powder until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 40mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 5g
Enjoy the blissful combination of mint and chocolate in this Peppermint Patty Flourless Chocolate Cake – a treat that’s as enticing as it is guilt-free!
