Chocolate Pecan Cake - Gluten Free

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Thermomix TM 31
Created: 2012-08-07 13:55
Changed: 2012-08-17 14:52


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TM-Version
Thermomix TM31
time
Portions
12 portion(s)
Accessories
ButterflySpatula

Ingredients

Cake
6 egg whites
95 grams brown sugar
400 grams Pecans + 12 extra kept whole for decorating
100 grams dark chocolate broken into pieces
Ganache
80 grams cream + extra for whipping
100 grams dark chocolate broken into pieces


Preparation

Cake

1.

Pre-heat oven to 180C.

 

Coarsely chop the chocolate for 5 seconds on speed 8. Set aside.

 

Coarsely chop the pecans for 3 seconds on speed 7. Set aside in same bowl as chocolate.

 

Wipe out bowl with paper towel and insert Butterfly. Whip the egg whites and sugar for approximately 2.5 - 3 minutes on speed 4 until fluffy.

 

Remove Butterfly.

 

Add the pecans & chocolate and mix for 30 seconds on speed 3 with the aid of the spatula through the lid to help incorporate.

 

Pour into a greased and lined spring form tin (23cm) and bake for 40-45min.

 

Top with Chocolate Ganache and decorate with whipped cream & the reserved whole pecans.  Serve with whipped cream, ice cream or vanilla custard.

 

Alternatives

For a dairy free cake use dairy free chocolate. You can then melt dairy free chocolate and spread that over the top or the cake to decorate, or dust with Icing Sugar.


Ganache

2.

Place Chocolate in TM bowl and grate for 30 seconds on speed 8.

Add cream and cook for 2 minutes at 50 degrees on speed 5.


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Comments (4)

Valentine - It is a dense

Valentine - It is a dense cake. Maybe you needed to beat the egg whites & sugar a bit longer...

Mine didn't rise looks more

Mine didn't rise looks more like a slice.... any suggestions?

 

Mine didn't rise looks more

Mine didn't rise looks more like a slice.... any suggestions?

 

Hi Corrine, I made this cake

Hi Corrine, I made this cake for a dinner party and it was a hit...so delicious, thanks!