Comments on: Chocolate Almond Cake

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:39:25 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Hi Kathy, for this recipe I recommend unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process AKA processed with alkali). I have used Ghirardelli and Whole Foods 365 with good results. Guittard and Valrhona would also be high end. Anything, even Hershey's labeled Dutch-processed, would work, though.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:28:48 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Hi Kathy, I think dried cherries would be a good complement to the flavor, and I would start with adding a half a cup.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:28:54 +0000

I made this cake yesterday and really like it! Very moist and not too sweet. I thought about adding dried cherries but decided (for once) to follow the recipe when trying something for the first time. Do you think dried cherries would work and if so, how much should I add? Many thanks for another great and healthy recipe!

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:59:20 +0000

Hi Kate! I was craving chocolate when your recipe came to my email box. Thank you! I baked it exactly 38 minutes and it was too long. Next time I will bake for about 32 minutes and watch it carefully. The flavor was just perfect, especially with a tsp. of added instant coffee. Love your recipes! Jody

By: Tiffany Leuthold

Tiffany Leuthold — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:37:47 +0000

Delicious and so easy to prepare. Love the flavor. Gluten free is a bonus. I make so many of your recipes and was excited to see this and try it.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:33:46 +0000

Hi Kate,
Can you share which unsweetened cacao you used? I did a search on Amazon and got so many! Thanks so much! Chocolate lover here.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:03:37 +0000

In reply to Anne Earle. Hi Anne, almond cake can be stored at room temperature for a day and unless it is overbaked will retain moisture.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:51:45 +0000

In reply to Laura. Hi Laura, I recommend as written. You could serve with a whipped cream or frosting to add moisture.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:32:26 +0000

Hi, I’m not a baker but I followed the instructions and baked a tasty cake. It’s just a bit dry. What modification can I make to make it moist? It only baked for 38 min. Thank you.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:43 +0000

In reply to Meryl. Hi Meryl, I haven't tested that, but if you do please share how it turns out.