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Chocolate Almond-Coconut Cake (Almond Joy Cake) Recipe

Chocolate Almond-Coconut Cake (Almond Joy Cake) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp dutch-processed cocoa powder (2 oz)
12 oz canned almond paste (1 cup plus 3 tbsp )
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, divided
1 large egg yolk
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 2/3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup light corn syrup
8 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Directions:

Make the Chocolate Almond Cake:.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment paper and grease the paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Break the almond paste into 1-inch chunks and place it in the bowl of an electric mixer along with the sugar and one of the eggs. Using the paddle attachment, beat the mixture on low speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the softened butter and beat on medium speed until light, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 whole eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Beat in the egg yolk. Add the cocoa mixture at low speed, mixing just until blended. Remove the bowl from the mixer stand and mix it a few times with a rubber spatula to ensure that the mixture is evenly blended. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
Bake the cake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes (the cake will fall in the center as it cools).
Remove the side of the springform pan. Place a 9-inch cardboard cake round on top of the cake and invert it. Remove the bottom of the pan and the parchment paper from the cake (the bottom of the cake should now be the top). Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
Make the Coconut Layer:.
Place the coconut in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the corn syrup and pulse until the coconut is evenly moistened. Spread the mixture over the top of the cake in an even layer.
Make the glaze and glaze the cake:.
Place the chocolate in a medium bowl. Combine the cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the glaze is shiny. Set the cake on the wire rack over a sheet of parchment paper or silicone mat. Pour the warm glaze over the top of the cake and use a small, offset metal spatula to smooth it evenly over the top and sides. Refrigerate the cake until the glaze is set, about 20 minutes. Scrape up any extra glaze from the paper and transfer it to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, until firm enough to pipe. Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Pipe the chilled glaze in rosettes on top of the cake.
Cut the cake into wedges and serve with whipped cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2407.58 Kcal (10080 kJ)
Calories from fat	1106.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	122.95g	189%
Cholesterol	395.61mg	132%
Sodium	1239.76mg	52%
Potassium	1082.22mg	23%
Total Carbs	329.08g	110%
Sugars	301.67g	1207%
Dietary Fiber	14.16g	57%
Protein	23.12g	46%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	8mg	44%
Calcium	266.6mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	408.05 Kcal (1708 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.84g	189%
Cholesterol	67.05mg	132%
Sodium	210.12mg	52%
Potassium	183.42mg	23%
Total Carbs	55.77g	110%
Sugars	51.13g	1207%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	57%
Protein	3.92g	46%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	1.4mg	44%
Calcium	45.2mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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