Chocolate cake with zest
Description
Perfect for tea and coffee. Delicious and incredibly tender! The intense chocolate flavor combined with aromatic bits of lemon zest creates a real taste explosion and lifts your mood. I don't use cream here because the dough itself is very delicate, almost creamy, slightly moist. Just look at it,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Using a mixer, first mix the softened butter and sugar, then add the separated egg yolks and beat again.
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Step 2
2. Next, add cocoa and ground almonds. Mix thoroughly again. Add baking powder and lemon zest as well. Mix once more.
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Step 3
3. Now separately beat the egg whites into a thick foam and gently incorporate them into the mixture. It will immediately become light, tender, and fluffy. Gently spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for about 35 minutes at 180 degrees.
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Step 4
4. Check for doneness with a toothpick, then let the cake cool. You can cut it and spread cream between the layers, but it's delicious even without it.
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Step 5
5. Decorate and serve.