Ruby Chocolate Naked Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm round cake pan with butter and dust with almond flour.

2. 2

   Melt the butter and rub chocolate in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.

3. 3

   Whisk together the confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Once cooled, peel off the parchment paper and trim the edges to create a smooth, naked cake.