Chocolate Cream Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 (1 ounce) squares chocolate, chopped
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 (1 ounce) squares chocolate, chopped
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 2 - (8 or 9 inch) round pans.
• in a double boiler, over lightly simmering water, melt 3 ounces chocolate, stirring occasionally, until melted; set aside and cool to lukewarm. in a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside. in a large chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
• in a large bowl, beat eggs or about 5 minutes, or until light and lemon colored. beat in 1 teaspoon almond flavoring and melted chocolate. fold in whipped cream. fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make chocolate frosting: in a large bowl, heat 3 ounces baking chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; cool to lukewarm. in a medium bowl on medium speed, combine melted chocolate, confectioners' sugar, butter, water and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.