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Flourless Hazelnut Cake

Decadent Flourless Hazelnut Cake That's Irresistibly Rich

This Flourless Hazelnut Cake is a gluten-free dessert that is rich, nutty, and quick to make, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups hazelnut flour star ingredient
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch provides structure
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the cake
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder optional
  • 6 large eggs separated yolks and whites
  • ½ cup European-style salted butter or unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
For the Ganache
  • 2 oz semisweet chocolate high-quality recommended
  • 2 oz milk chocolate for sweetness
  • cup Nutella adds hazelnut flavor
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for thickness
  • 1 tablespoon glucose or light corn syrup
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 1 cup candied hazelnuts for crunch

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • heat-proof bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and parchment paper.
  2. Sift and whisk together hazelnut flour, cornstarch, espresso powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a stand mixer, whip egg yolks and granulated sugar until thick and pale yellow for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Melt butter in the microwave, let cool slightly, then mix into egg yolk mixture with vanilla.
  5. Whip egg whites in a clean bowl, gradually adding remaining sugar until medium peaks form.
  6. Gently fold half the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture, then half the hazelnut flour; repeat with remaining ingredients.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan, bake for 40 minutes or until set and golden brown.
  8. Cool the cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert to remove from the pan.
  9. For ganache, combine chopped chocolates and Nutella in a bowl; heat cream and glucose until steaming and pour over chocolate, whisking until smooth.
  10. Chill ganache for 4-6 hours, then whip until light and fluffy before spreading on the cooled cake.
  11. Decorate cake with ganache and optional candied hazelnuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding ganache for the best results. Use quality ingredients for optimum flavor.

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