Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Cake
This Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Cake combines rich and fudgy dark chocolate with the nutty goodness of hazelnuts for a cozy, indulgent dessert. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions or anyone who loves the warm, comforting flavor of hazelnuts and chocolate.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 65 g hazelnut flour (or finely ground hazelnuts)
- 15 g crushed hazelnuts
- 110 g gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 30 g sugar
- 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 g unsweetened applesauce
- 100 ml hazelnut milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Topping
- Dark chocolate (70% or more), to taste
- Toasted hazelnut butter, to taste
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the applesauce and hazelnut milk, stirring until you get a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin.
- Sprinkle crushed hazelnuts over the top and drizzle with hazelnut butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cake is set but still slightly soft in the center.
- Let it cool slightly before drizzling with melted dark chocolate.
- Enjoy warm or cold, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling extra indulgent!
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, add 1 tbsp melted coconut oil to the batter.
- Swap applesauce for mashed banana for a different sweetness profile.
- Lightly toast your hazelnuts before using them for an even deeper flavor.