1.Use all purpose flour,if you are using unbleached flour add 1/2 tsp baking soda,1 tsp baking powder to get the rise in flour.If you are using self rising flour then you can omit the baking soda & powder.You need to have a measurement cup set to get perfect cake,because measuring plays vital role in cake making.

2.The next required item is butter(full stick)almond extract,semi sweetened chocolate(I have used GHIRARDELLI chocolate that contains 60% cocoa)and sugar.Now soak almonds for 10 mins in warm water.

3.I have used apple sauce here as a substitute for egg,we can also substitute condensed milk,silken tofu or curd.Here the recipe requires 3 eggs,so 1/3 cup of apple sauce is equal to 1 egg so adjust the measurements according to it.We also require baking soda and beater or whisker(I wish I had electric whisker,work will be done in no time)

4.Use 3 ounce of chocolate or 3/4 cup of chocolate.I have used 1 ounce of rum here,but if you don't prefer to use it substitute with 1/2 cup of filtered coffee in the place of rum.

5.Now take a pan pour 2 cups of water and boil it till they start to bubble,then in another small cup add rum/filtered coffee and chocolate and close it with a lid and let it boil for 5 min,then switch off the fire,the chocolate will start to melt.

6.Keep stirring occasionally with a spoon.

7.When the melting is getting done,take a big bowl add butter and sugar to it.Using whisker nicely beat for 5-10 mins until they form a yellow frothy.See if sugar is dissolved.


8.Now to this add applesauce or any egg substitute item and beat it well for 5 more mins.

9.Now once the mix looks all soft and fluffy add melted chocolate to the mix and whisk them well until they get dissolved completely.Now add little salt and whisk again.

10. Now slowly add little by little of the sieved flour and mix it slowly so that no lumps are formed.To this add baking powder,baking soda and whisk lightly for a min.Then add the almond extract.

11.Now remove the skin of the almond completely and roast them in fry,once they are cooled down ground them to powder.

12.Sieve the powder well and mix it well to the dough and whisk well again.

13.Now pre heat the oven to 350C,then rub some butter on the pan on all 4 sides and sprinkle some flour to pan.This is very important otherwise the cake will stick to the bottom and it will be very difficult to get it out.So dust them well.

14.Now transfer the mix slowly to the pan and level the mix using a silicone spatula(always have this at home its very useful)then keep in the oven for 20-25 mins.

15.Keep an eye on them from 20 mins,sometimes they will be done by 20 mins.To know if they are baked or not use a pricker and poke in the center of the cake if it comes out clean then its ready,if its sticky then leave it for 5 more mins.Then remove from oven and let it cool for 10 mins.Once they are cooled,using a knife pass the knife on the edges of the pan and see that they don't stick,then quickly turn the pan to the other side(invert the cake)and let it rest for 2 hrs.

16.Now for the icing,heat a pan pour some water and add 3 cups of water and let it boil till it bubbles.Then place a small pan inside it & add chocolate and rum/filtered coffee and close the lid,let it boil for 5 mins.Once they melt completely add 2 tsp of butter and whisk them well.

17.Place ice cubes in a cup and on top of it place the chocolate mix and stir it for few mins until they get thicken.Stop stirring when you feel the chocolate is thick enough for coating the cake.

18.Now nicely coat the chocolate sauce to all the edges and side of cake using silicone spatula.Now to decorate finely chop the almonds and sprinkle them to the sides and top of the cake to give an attractive look.

19.Hurray yummy chocolate cake is ready.I am ready to dig in.Yummy.......