Dark Chocolate Baked Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300ºfF). Prepare a 23cm springform pan by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted dark chocolate, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

4. 4

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, whisking until just combined.

5. 5

   Add the ground almonds and melted dark chocolate shavings to the mixture. Fold until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 35 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 120°C (250ºfF) and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake to release it from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.