Queen of Sheba Cake

Lorenza Avila
Lorenza Avila
This Queen of Sheba cake is a classic French recipe made famous in the book by renowned chef Julia Child. The chocolate cake includes almonds and is decorated with a chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 220 grams semisweet chocolate, in pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, of 90 grams each
  • 4 tablespoons brandy, or rum
  • 1/8 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cups almonds, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 5 eggs, separated egg yolks and whites
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 pinch cream of tartar
  • 180 grams semisweet chocolate, for the frosting
  • 1 stick butter, for the frosting
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup, for the frosting
Preparation
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  • Almonds are ground with the flour in a food processor until it becomes powder.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 F).
  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler, or in the microwave for 2 minutes. (Note: if using the microwave, stir every 30 seconds to prevent burning). Add the brandy and almond extract.
  • Beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and thick. Add the warm chocolate, sifted cocoa, and flour, and mix everything well.
  • In the mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar, a pinch of salt, and the rest of the sugar (1/4 cup) until stiff peaks form.
  • Add 1/4 of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture and fold gently. Then add the rest of the egg whites and incorporate.
  • Pour into a springform pan (previously greased and floured) and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs attached.
  • Let it cool on a rack, unmold, and decorate with powdered sugar or with chocolate frosting with sliced almonds around.
  • For the chocolate frosting: melt 180 grams of semi-sweet chocolate, 1 stick of butter (90 gr), and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup in the microwave. Cover the cake (at room temperature) with the frosting.

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