Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake for Passover

Ingredients

• 4 Eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Boiling water
• 1.25 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Chocolate drink mix (such as Shokolit)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for the cake batter; use plant-based cream or coconut cream for parve)
• 2 tbsp Cocoa powder (high quality)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Moulino gluten-free flour (cake or multi-purpose blend)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Chopped chocolate (optional; grated or finely chopped)
• 100 g Milk chocolate (for the ganache)
• 50 g Dark chocolate (for the ganache)
• 120 g Heavy cream (for the ganache)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the following ingredients in order: egg yolks, vegetable oil, salt, chocolate drink mix, cocoa powder, boiling water, and 1/2 cup heavy cream.

2. 2

   Add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and chopped chocolate (if using) to the yolk mixture and stir until combined.

3. 3

   In a stand mixer, whip the egg whites with the sugar for 4-5 minutes until the foam is white, smooth, soft, and shiny.

4. 4

   Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate cake mixture until just combined.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 165°C (330°F). Grease a 20x30 cm rectangular pan with oil spray.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Use static heat mode, not turbo/convection.

7. 7

   While the cake is baking or cooling, prepare the ganache. Heat 120g heavy cream with the milk and dark chocolates in the microwave and stir until a smooth ganache forms.

8. 8

   Once the cake is baked, slice it into small squares using a sharp knife or spatula while still in the pan. This allows the ganache to seep between the slices.

9. 9

   Pour the warm ganache over the cake, ensuring it covers the top and flows into the cuts. Re-trace the squares after pouring if needed.

Notes

For a parve (dairy-free) version, replace the heavy cream with plant-based cream or coconut cream. For a taller cake, use a 20cm round pan or a 20x20cm square pan. If making for a large party, double the quantities and use a 30x40cm pan.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• gluten-free
• Passover
• kosher
• chocolate
• baked