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45 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
299 calories per serving view nutrition facts
12 servings
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| 1/4 | cup | butter | |
| 1/3 | cup | cocoa powder | |
| 2/3 | cup | butter | softened |
| 1 | cup | sugar | |
| 3 | tablespoons | sugar | divided |
| 3 | large | eggs | separated |
| 1 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | almond extract | |
| 3/4 | cup | flour, all-purpose | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | |
| 1/4 | cup | milk | |
| 2/3 | cup | almonds | finely grounded |
| Chocolate chip glaze | |||
| 1/4 | cup | water | |
| 3 | tablespoons | sugar | |
| 1 | cup | mini chocolate chips | semisweet |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | |
| 1 | x | whipped cream | sweetened, optional |
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Generously grease and flour 2 heart-shaped or 9-inch round baking pans.
In small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.
Remove from heat; stir in cocoa.
In large bowl, beat 2/3 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy.
Add chocolate mixture, egg yolks, vanilla and almond extracts; beat until blended.
Gradually add flour, salt and milk; beat until well blended.
Stir in almonds.
In medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, beating just until soft peaks form.
Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes (cake will settle slightly); remove from pans to wire racks.
Cool completely.
Prepare SMOOTH AND GLOSSY CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE.
Place one cake layer on serving plate; spoon half of glaze over layer.
Top with second layer.
Spread top and sides with remaining glaze.
Cool until glaze is set.
Garnish as desired.
SMOOTH AND GLOSSY CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE: In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons sugar.
Heat to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Beat with whisk or spoon until chips are melted.
Use immediately.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 18.0g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium 219mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.0g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 24.0g | |
| Protein 4.0g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 10% | Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3% | Iron | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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I made this dessert to serve to my in-laws. When I took it out of the oven I was disappointed in how it looked and nervous that it would taste liked it looked - lacking. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone enjoyed this dessert and especially the topping. I wouldn't hesitate to serve this dessert again. I recommend it.
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