Preparation

• 1
  For the cake: Preheat the oven to 180°C
• 2
  Cream together the sugar, butter and egg yolks until it is well combined
• 3
  Then add the chocolate and mix for a couple of minutes
• 4
  Add the ground almonds and mix until incorporated
• 5
  Whisk the egg whites until the soft peak stage has been reached
• 6
  Fold the egg whites into the batter
• 7
  Pour the mixture into a rectangular, or round cake tin and bake for 45minutes
• 8
  For the ganache: Pour the butter, the cream and the chocolate into a saucepan and bring to a quick simmer
• 9
  Turn off the heat and stir until the chocolate has melted. Set aside
• 10
  Cut the cake in half horizontally
• 11
  Take one layer of cake and cover with the ganache just enough to cover the whole surface
• 12
  Add another layer of cake and cover with ganache
• 13
  Refrigerate for an hour before serving
• 14
  Cut the cake into individual portions and decorate with cocoa powder and almond flakes.