Decadent Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake
This rich and indulgent Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake is a perfect dessert choice for those who love the combination of chocolate and nuts. It's moist, dense, and irresistibly delicious, making it an ideal option for any celebration or gathering. Whether you're a chocolate lover or on a gluten-free diet, this cake promises to satisfy your sweet tooth with its intense flavors.
9
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cocoa powder
1/3 cup (sifted)
Hot water
1/3 cup (boiled)
Dark chocolate
150 g (melted)
Butter
150 g (melted)
Brown sugar
1 1/3 cups (firmly packed)
Hazelnut meal
1 cup (none)
Eggs
4 (separated)
Extra cocoa powder
1 tablespoon (sifted for dusting)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a deep 19cm square cake pan and line the base and sides with baking paper.
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2. In a large bowl, blend the sifted cocoa powder with hot water until smooth.
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3. Stir in the melted chocolate, melted butter, firmly packed brown sugar, hazelnut meal, and egg yolks into the cocoa mixture until well combined.
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4. In a separate small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
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5. Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate-hazelnut mixture in two batches, ensuring that the batter remains airy and light.
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6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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7. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the cake is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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8. Allow the cake to stand in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it onto a wire rack. Place it top-side up to cool completely.
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9. Once cooled, dust the cake with sifted extra cocoa powder before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for a Decadent Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake.
Is this cake suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Yes, this cake is flourless and categorized as gluten-free.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 180°C (350°F).
What size cake pan should be used?
A deep 19cm square cake pan is required for this recipe.
How should I prepare the cake pan?
Grease the pan and line the base and sides with baking paper.
How much cocoa powder is needed for the batter?
You need 1/3 cup of sifted cocoa powder for the main batter.
What is the first step in the mixing process?
Blend the sifted cocoa powder with hot water in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth.
How much dark chocolate is required?
The recipe calls for 150 grams of melted dark chocolate.
How much butter do I need?
You will need 150 grams of melted butter.
What kind of sugar is used in this cake?
The recipe uses 1 1/3 cups of firmly packed brown sugar.
What provides the structure of the cake instead of flour?
1 cup of hazelnut meal is used as the base instead of traditional flour.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 4 eggs, which should be separated.
What should I do with the egg yolks?
Stir the egg yolks into the cocoa mixture along with the chocolate, butter, sugar, and hazelnut meal.
How should the egg whites be prepared?
Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
How do I incorporate the egg whites into the chocolate mixture?
Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the mixture in two batches to keep the batter airy.
How long does the cake bake?
Bake the cake for about 1 hour.
How do I know when the cake is done?
The cake is done when it is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cake rest before removal?
Allow the cake to stand in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out.
How should the cake be cooled?
Turn it onto a wire rack and place it top-side up to cool completely.
What is the final decoration for the cake?
Dust the cooled cake with sifted extra cocoa powder before serving.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 9 servings.
What is the texture of this cake?
The cake is described as moist, dense, and rich.
Can I use hot water directly?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 1/3 cup of boiled hot water to blend with the cocoa powder.
Is the brown sugar loosely or firmly packed?
The 1 1/3 cups of brown sugar should be firmly packed.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include dessert, chocolate, hazelnut, flourless, gluten-free, cake, indulgent, and rich.
Do I need any special tools for the egg whites?
An electric mixer is recommended to beat the egg whites to soft peaks.
Should the butter be melted before adding?
Yes, the 150g of butter should be melted before being stirred into the mixture.
How much extra cocoa powder is used for dusting?
One tablespoon of extra sifted cocoa powder is used for dusting.
Is this cake good for chocolate lovers?
Yes, it is specifically noted as a perfect choice for chocolate lovers due to its intense flavors.
Can this cake be served at gatherings?
Yes, its rich and indulgent nature makes it ideal for any celebration or gathering.