Flourless Chocolate Pecan Cake Recipe

Recipe for Chocolate Pecan Flourless Cake

Required Ingredients

6 Eggs, separated

¾ Cup Sugar

¾ Cup Butter, softened

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1 ½ Cups Pecans, chopped

1 ½ Cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips, melted and allowed to cool

Begin by preheating the oven to 350˚.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the Egg whites until fluffy, then gradually add ¼ cup of sugar. Continue whisking until stiff peaks form.

In another bowl, whisk together the Egg yolks and ½ cup of sugar until smooth.

Mix in the softened Butter until fully combined.

Incorporate the Vanilla, Pecans, and melted Chocolate, stirring until even.

Gently fold in a third of the whipped Egg whites at a time, ensuring to incorporate fully before adding more.

Transfer the batter into a greased springform pan, smoothing the top to the edges.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature before serving.

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Chocolate Pecan Flourless Cake

Author: Heather

Ingredients

• 6 Eggs, separated
• ¾ Cup Sugar
• ¾ Cup Butter, softened
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 ½ Cups Pecans, chopped
• 1 ½ Cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350˚.
2. In a bowl, whisk the Egg whites until foamy, then gradually add ¼ cup of sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the Egg yolks with ½ cup of sugar until smooth.
4. Blend in the softened Butter completely.
5. Mix in the Vanilla extract, Pecans, and melted Chocolate, stirring until well combined.
6. Fold in a third of the Egg whites at a time, incorporating each addition fully.
7. Pour the mixture into a greased springform pan, evening out the surface.
8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
9. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

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