Mean Chef's Almond Crunch & Chocolate Confetti Chiffon Cake Recipe

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Mean Chef's Almond Crunch & Chocolate Confetti Chiffon Cake
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
7453
Calories
Total time
85
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 10 oz miniature semisweet chocolate chips (1-1/2 cups)
  • 9 oz cake flour (2-1/4 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2-1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 tbsp almond flavored liqueur , such as amaretto (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 -4 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

Directions:

  1. To prepare the almond crunch topping-Heat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Have ready an ungreased nonstick baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white with a fork until foamy, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the nuts until they're evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar over the nuts and stir the mixture.
  6. Spread the nuts in a single layer onto the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 5 minute.
  8. Stir the nuts with a wooden spoon to loosen them from the baking sheet.
  9. Bake until golden, another 5 to 8 minute.
  10. Remove the nuts from the oven and immediately stir them to loosen them from the baking sheet.
  11. The nuts will become crisp as they cool.
  12. Set aside.
  13. To prepare the cake-Heat the oven to 325°F.
  14. Have ready a 9-1/2- or 10-inch tube pan with sides at least 3-3/4 inches high.
  15. In a food processor, pulse the chocolate chips until some of them are finely grated and the rest have formed small crumbs.
  16. In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour, 1 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt.
  17. Make a well in the center and put in the oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla, almond extract, and Amaretto.
  18. Beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and thick, at least 3 minute.
  19. Fold in the reserved chocolate chips.
  20. Set aside.
  21. In a large, clean bowl with clean beaters or a whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites and the cream of tartar on medium speed until the cream of tartar is dissolved and the whites are foamy.
  22. Increase the speed to high and beat the whites until the movement of the beaters forms lines in the mixture.
  23. Slowly pour in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, about 2 Tbs.
  24. At a time, and beat the mixture until soft peaks form.
  25. With a large rubber spatula, stir about one-third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture.
  26. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain.
  27. Pour the batter into the tube pan, spreading it evenly.
  28. Bake until you can gently press your fingers on top of the cake and it feels firm, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  29. Any cracks that form on the top should look dry.
  30. Invert the pan onto a bottle with a narrow neck and cool thoroughly, about an hour and a half.
  31. Use a small, sharp knife to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan and the center of the tube, if necessary.
  32. Remove the cake from the pan and slide it onto a serving plate.
  33. To make the glaze-In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract, adding enough milk to make a smooth glaze with a thick, syrupy consistency.
  34. Set aside 2 Tbs.
  35. Of the glaze.
  36. Spread the remaining glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides of the cake and into the center hole; you may not need to use all of it.
  37. Cover the top of the cake with the prepared almonds.
  38. Drizzle the reserved glaze over the almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 7453.03 Kcal (31204 kJ)
Calories from fat 3141.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 349.08g 537%
Cholesterol 1303.07mg 434%
Sodium 1792.5mg 75%
Potassium 2729.04mg 58%
Total Carbs 1049.98g 350%
Sugars 743.77g 2975%
Dietary Fiber 41.07g 164%
Protein 109.21g 218%
Iron 52mg 289%
Calcium 962.9mg 96%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 354.2 Kcal (1483 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.59g 537%
Cholesterol 61.93mg 434%
Sodium 85.19mg 75%
Potassium 129.7mg 58%
Total Carbs 49.9g 350%
Sugars 35.35g 2975%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 164%
Protein 5.19g 218%
Iron 2.5mg 289%
Calcium 45.8mg 96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 177.4
    Points
  • 210
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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