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Chocolate, almonds and ginger bundt cake (Cake de chocolate,almemdras y jengibre)






As many times I started with a recipe but ended up changing
a few things or ingredients.

BTW this recipe would be called Gluten free because it does not have wheat flour only baking powder and almonds meal.
oh well what can I say ?
I love bundt cakes!

 Really is a  chocolate bundt cake  dipped in chocolate and almonds and it's delicious.

And yes baking make me really happy especially when you are living difficult times.
With all the love for you who read me and love my recipes.




Source : Nourishmag.com.au





Ingredients
 1 1/2 cup almond meal (200 grams)
1/2 cup cacao powder  (65 grams)
1/2 cup sugar or  sugar substitute (sucralose or splenda)
2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
6 eggs
1/2 cup vegetal oil
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 
1 teaspoon vanilla essence


Method


Preheat the oven to 180°c

In a large bowl, mix the almond meal, cacao, sugar,baking powder and salt.
Make a well in the centre and crack in the eggs, then add the oil,milk, honey and vanilla.
Mix to a  smooth batter and pour into a greased bundt tin.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer removes cleanly
Allow to cool on a wire rack before turning out the cake.
Drizzle over the bundt cake when it's slightly thicker so it can slowly run down the sides of the cake.


Chocolate ganache
(Southern sisters home)

Ingredients

8 oz (227 grams) semisweet chocolate (chips or chopped bars)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
almonds in slices (optative)

Method
Place cream and butter in a small sauce pan and warm over medium low heat until the butter is melted and the cream is warmed.

Stir salt and vanilla.
 Place the chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl and pour the warm cream mixture over it.

Allow to stand for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the chocolate. Whisk briskly to combine until smooth
Drizzle over the bundt cake.




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