The Wessel Cake

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Ingredients

  • sugar
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • ground almonds
  • egg white
  • coffee granules
  • white sugar
  • boiling water
  • butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Stir together the almond meal and white sugar; set aside. In a large clean glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold in the sugar and nuts. Pour into a 10-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool over a wire rack, and remove from pan.
  4. Microwave the chocolate in a small bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Stir together the instant coffee and hot water, then stir them into the melted chocolate; set aside to cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually blend the chocolate mixture into the creamed mixture until fluffy and spreadable. Spread over the cooled cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

603 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.7g 53% DV
Total Fat 37.9g 49% DV
Carbs 41.2g 15% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 27.5g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 340.5mg 15% DV
Potassium 544.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 91.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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