Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
This Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is a rich, decadent dessert made with hazelnut flour, semisweet chocolate, and butter. It’s the perfect indulgence for chocolate lovers! This gluten-free cake is complemented by optional toppings like whipped mascarpone, coconut milk chocolate ganache, and fresh seasonal fruit. Ideal for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature, yolks and whites separated
- 12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 10 ounces (283g) semisweet chocolate (60-65% cacao), roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup (150g) organic granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup (112g) hazelnut flour or ground hazelnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped mascarpone
- Coconut milk chocolate ganache
- Seasonal fruit
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment. Bring eggs to room temperature.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted.
- Whisk 1/2 cup sugar with hazelnut flour and salt. Add to chocolate mixture with vanilla and egg yolks.
- Whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in thirds until no streaks remain.
- Bake in prepared pan for 35-40 minutes until puffed and center is firm. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure the eggs are at room temperature before starting.
- This cake is naturally gluten-free due to the use of hazelnut flour.
- Optional toppings like whipped mascarpone and coconut milk ganache add a delightful creamy touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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