The cake uses considerably less flour than one might expect - just ½ cup of cake flour - so its texture is a little bit similar to a flourless chocolate cake. While Julia's recipe calls for the ...

To complete the cake, place the first layer, top side down on a serving plate and spread half the whipped cream filling almost to the edge. Cover with a second layer, top side down, and spread the ...

So, if you're trying to experiment your way into the perfect chocolate cake, there's a lot that can go wrong. But, with some happy accidents, you might just find your ideal slice.

1/2 cup/ 40 gr/ 1.5 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 1. Combine sugars, almond flour and butter in a mixer with a paddle. 2. Cream until fluffy. Add eggs. Mix until combined. 3.