Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. egg whites (about 3)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cake flour
  • 1 sq. semi-sweet chocolate, grated
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. unblanched almonds, grated or finely ground

Method

  • Beat egg whites with salt until foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff.
  • Fold in vanilla.
  • Combine almonds, chocolate and the remaining sugar into the flour and fold into the egg whites.
  • Spoon into 12 small fluted paper baking cups set in muffin pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a rack or serve warm. Makes 12 small cakes.