Chocolate Walnut Cake (GF)

Ingredients

• 5 oz Chocolate (bittersweet, semisweet, or dark)
• 4 tbsp Butter (unsalted room temperature)
• ¾ cup Browns ugar
• 3 large Eggs
• ¼ tsp Salt
• 2 cups Ground walnuts
• ½ tsp Coffee powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 5 oz Chocolate (dark, or bittersweet)
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Honey

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 275°F / 140°C/ Gas Mark 1
2. Line a 9-inch round springform cake pan with parchment paper on the inside and wrap with aluminum foil on the outside – set asidePro tip – the parchment on the inside is for easy removal and the aluminum foil will prevent water from getting into the pan when baked in a water bath (similar to a cheesecake)
3. Place the walnuts in a food processor or spice grinder. Pulse for a few minutes then add 1/2 cup sugar from the recipe and pulse some more. Set asidePro tip – the sugar will prevent the oil in the walnuts from getting released and making a greasy cake.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl melt the chocolate and butter until smooth. Pro tip – if you don't have a microwave, place the chocolate and butter in a stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir continuously until melted
5. Then add the sugar, and combine until the sugar is almost dissolved. Next, add the eggs one at a time making sure each is well incorporated in the chocolate. Finally, add the coffee. powder, vanilla extract, and ground walnuts.
6. Pour into the prepared baking pan. Tap a few times to remove air pockets.
7. Place the cake pan on a baking sheet on the center rack. Add 2 cups of boiling water to the baking tray outside the cake pan.Pro tip – the water outside the pan will create moisture in the oven preventing the cake from drying out. So the cake essentially bakes in a wet steam oven rather than dry air.
8. Bakes for about 30 to 35 minutes, The top will be crisp. There may be a few cracks on the top and you will see that the cake is almost done.Pro tip – If you insert a skewer it will have some cake crumbs but not wet gooey batter.
9. Let cool in the pan completely, the center will sink, don't worry, it's normal for this cake.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl melt the chocolate, butter, and honey until smooth. Pro tip – if you don't have a microwave, place the chocolate, butter, and honey in a stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir continuously until melted
11. Remove the cake from the pan. Place it on a cake platter and pour over the melted chocolate. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate over and around the cake.
12. Decorate with more crushed walnuts as desired.