Chocolate Decadence - Queen of Sheba Cake using a Fagor
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Ah, the 'Queen of Saba' - a regal dessert fit for royalty and chocoholics alike! Originating from the ancient kingdom of Sheba, this decadent cake boasts a rich blend of dark chocolate, almond flour, and fluffy egg whites that come together to create a heavenly harmony of flavors. Legend has it that this cake was created to impress the visiting Queen of Sheba, who was known for her exquisite taste. With its moist texture and rich taste, every bite of this cake is like a luxurious embrace, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Fun fact: the name 'Saba' is often associated with the mythical land of riches, and trust me, once you taste this cake, you'll feel as if you've struck culinary gold!
Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate
- 180 g Butter
- 3 g Egg
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Powdered almond
- 30 g Flour
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
Cake Batter
- Grease and flour a round cake pan or prepare individual square molds.
- Cut into small pieces, and add 200 g of dark chocolate in the food processor bowl.
- Cut into cubes, and add 180 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 55°C / Speed 2.
- Add 3 g of egg, 150 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 100 g of powdered almond, 30 g of flour, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 3. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Baking
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in a baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 175°C.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes for a round cake or 20-25 minutes for individual squares. Check with a toothpick, it should come out with moist crumbs.
Cooling and Serving
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Icing Sugar before serving, if desired.
- Serve Immediately.
