Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake, perfect for gluten-free baking! Rich, intensely chocolatey, and studded with the delightful crunch of hazelnuts, this cake is a dream come true. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Say goodbye to wheat and hello to pure chocolate heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 379.8 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup boiling water
Dark Chocolate
100g unsalted butter
Brown Sugar
100g hazelnut meal
Eggs

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How to Make Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
Grease and flour a deep 19cm square cake pan. Line the base and sides with baking paper, ensuring it extends slightly over the edges for easy removal.
In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with 1/4 cup of boiling water until completely smooth and lump-free. Set aside to cool slightly.
Melt 200g of good quality dark chocolate and 100g of unsalted butter in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until completely smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate mixture, 150g of granulated sugar, 100g of hazelnut meal, and 4 large egg yolks until well combined.
In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not underbeat.
Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. Fold until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with only moist crumbs attached. If the cake starts to brown too much, tent it loosely with foil.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, dust generously with sifted cocoa powder and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

127g

Fat

78g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake?

Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake?

Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake has approximately 379.8 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake are Cocoa Powder, Hot Water, Dark Chocolate, Butter, Brown Sugar, Hazelnut Meal. See the full list with measurements above.