I have a friend in AA that will celebrate 17 years on Monday. They have been on a Keto diet for several months and have lost about 50lbs. I guess carbohydrates are not part of the diet, so I decided to make a flour less cake. Let me tell you, there are options for low carb cakes, but flour less is pretty limited. Eggs, butter and chocolate. It was a simple process, beat whole eggs till they triple in volume, melt butter and chocolate, incorporate both, pour into 9 inch pan and cook at 375° in a bain marie for 20 minutes. It comes out with the texture of pudding, but sets up nicely in fridge overnight.
Ganache frosting, which I made yesterday and tried to ice the cake today. I have made ganache before, but never tried to reheat it for icing. Now I know why, either the fat from the heavy cream or the chocolate or both separates, as you can see by what looks like oil in the picture. Well, this is why I have learned to do a practice before taking to the group! I think the one Monday will be much prettier with that fresh ganache that has flowed down the sides!
It is not a dessert I would request, and to be honest she didn't, but I hope since it has no carbs in it, she has the option, there will be 2 other cakes there too. It is like eating a big slice of Truffle, if you are into that I think you will dig it, just not for me, it is a one bite wonder!
It's the thought that counts, right!
