Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake
Flourless chocolate cake was popularized in the 1980s as a gluten-free alternative to traditional cakes.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Hazelnuts
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional)
- as needed Hazelnuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, grind the hazelnuts until finely chopped.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Add the ground hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and salt to the mixing bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, remove the parchment paper from the bottom of the cake.
- Serve the cake with whipped cream and garnish with hazelnuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24g37%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.