AMARANTH DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

A delicious gluten free amaranth dark chocolate cake recipe, that has protein, tons of micronutrients and antioxidants. This very easy to make recipe will be a delight for anyone that gives it a try!

 This amaranth recipe developed by chef Erika Chulini is one of a kind as you will never be able to tell that it has high protein content, is gluten free, contains minerals and antioxidants amongst other micronutrients, and tastes delicious.

 INGREDIENTS: (CAKE)

• 2 cups Amaranthy amaranth flour
• 5.3 ounces dark chocolate chips (70-85% cacao)
• 5.3 ounces softened butter (unsalted)
• 3/4 cup white or brown sugar
• 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grain sea salt

INGREDIENTS:  (GANACHE) 

• 5.3 ounces dark chocolate chips
• 5.3 ounces whipped cream

PROCEDURE:

• Preheat oven to 200 F.
• Grease and flour lightly the pan.
• Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl and fully integrate. Set aside
• Beat the eggs, gradually adding the sugar until the mixture doubles in size.
• Add the vanilla and sea salt and whisk for a few more minutes.
• Add the chocolate to the mixture and integrate perfectly.
• Add the amaranth flour and mix until a homogeneous mixture formed.
• Bake for about 40 - 45 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes clean.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Heat the whipping cream in a small saucepan.
• Cover the chocolate with the cream in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Mix until integrated and you get the consistency of the gnache. Use it to cover the cake until warm or at room temperature.

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