Almond Cake with White Chocolate Topping
This almond cake with dark chocolate and a white chocolate topping is a rich dessert made effortlessly in the Thermomix. Ground almonds give a moist, nutty crumb while melted chocolate adds depth. The TM7 melts the chocolate and butter gently, blends the batter evenly and whips the eggs light, delivering a bakery-style cake with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Almond Cake with White Chocolate Topping is a luxurious dessert recipe that the Thermomix TM7 makes surprisingly simple. This all-in-one kitchen machine melts the dark chocolate and butter gently, so you never risk a seized or grainy mixture, while the whisk attachment whips the eggs and caster sugar into a pale, airy foam that gives the cake its tender lift. Because the batter relies on ground almonds rather than flour, the crumb stays wonderfully moist and naturally gluten-free, making it a smart choice for guests with dietary needs. The white chocolate topping sets into a smooth, glossy layer that contrasts beautifully with the rich chocolate base. Serve this cake at birthdays, festive dinners or Sunday afternoon tea, and let the TM7 handle the whisking, melting and mixing while you simply pour, bake and impress.
Preparation tips
- Use good-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content for the deepest flavour in the almond cake, and chop it into even pieces before melting so it combines smoothly with the butter.
- Let the cake cool completely before spreading the white chocolate topping, otherwise the heat will melt the layer and it will slide off instead of setting into a glossy finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight tin and serve slightly warmed with a spoon of crème fraîche; the ground almonds keep the crumb moist for a couple of days without drying out.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free celebration version: the cake is already gluten-free thanks to the ground almonds, so simply confirm your baking powder is gluten-free and decorate with toasted flaked almonds for extra crunch.
- Festive winter variant: add a pinch of cinnamon and orange zest to the batter, and stir a tablespoon of Amaretto into the white chocolate topping for a grown-up Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix melts the dark chocolate and butter with gentle heat control, giving a silky base without any burning.
- By weighing the ground almonds directly in the mixing bowl, the TM7 ensures precise quantities for a consistently moist crumb.
- Whipping the eggs and caster sugar with the butterfly whisk, the TM7 creates a pale airy foam that lifts the almond cake.
- The TM7 mixes the batter into an even, lump-free consistency in seconds, sparing your arm from lengthy manual beating.
- Heating the white chocolate topping gradually, the TM7 delivers a glossy, pourable finish that sets smoothly on the cooled cake.
Ingredients
- butter
- dark chocolate
- butter
- medium eggs
- caster sugar
- ground almonds
- baking powder
- white chocolate
- water
- butter