Pesach Chocolate Coffee Cake

What I love about this chocolate cake is that it doesn’t use any substitutions or shortcuts. It’s my favorite authentic chocolate recipe that I use all year round. For those of you who are gluten free, favorite this recipe for year-round use.

Yields: 1 (9-inch) round cake or 12 individual cakes

1h 50m 8
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Passover Parve Freezer-Friendly

Contains: Egg, Tree nuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. In a double boiler, microwave, or a pan placed over a pot of boiling water, melt chocolate, mixing until smooth.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in coffee.

  4. In a bowl, beat egg yolks and one-fourth cup of sugar on high speed for about eight minutes, until the mixture becomes a fluffy, light whipped cream.

  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and remaining one-third cup of sugar on medium speed until the mixture becomes a firm foam.

  6. Add melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture and mix until combined. Add the liqueur.

  7. Add yolk/chocolate mixture to the egg whites, using a spatula to gently combine in a folding motion.

  8. Divide the mixture into two portions: one-third of the mixture and the remaining two-thirds of it. Refrigerate the smaller portion. Add chopped nuts to the larger portion and mix well. Pour into the pan and bake about 45 minutes.

  9. Remove from the oven and refrigerate about 30 minutes.

  10. After the cake has cooled and the center has sunken a little, remove the smaller portion from the refrigerator and gently fill the depression of the cake with it. Freeze at least two hours. (The cake can be stored in the freezer for up to one month.) Move the cake to the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes:
If you prefer to bake the cake in a rectangular or square pan, it can be cut into individual portions after freezing.

For a richer dessert, whip a small container of heavy cream with two tablespoons sugar. Fold into the smaller portion of the mixture that is used to top the baked cake.

After baking and cooling, store in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Photography and Styling by Shoshi Sirkis

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1 Comment

Tova Ehrman •

are the nuts optional?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Tova Ehrman

I wouldn't say it's optional; it'll add a nice crunch. But if you can't use nuts, you could skip it if you need.

Tova Ehrman •
Reply to Raquel Malul

thank you so much! have a great yom tov!