FLOURLESS HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)

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You could increase the amount of dark chocolate and decrease the amount of cocoa powder, if you like. I used a minimum amount of sugar, so please adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste. For more healthy, low-GI, gluten-free recipes, please visit my blog, www.InnerHarmonyNutrition.com.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 7-inch cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 2/3 ounces dark chocolate
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 eggs, separated
2/3 cup coconut sugar (or other natural sugar)
1/2 cup hazelnut meal (or bleached hazelnuts ground in a food processor)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons brandy (optional) or 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
powdered sugar, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/360°C degrees.
  • Whip egg whites until a stiff peak forms. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix egg yolks and sugar. Add the chocolate and butter mixture and mix.
  • Mix in the hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, and liquor (if using) and mix.
  • Fold in the egg whites and mix. Pour in a 7-inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top using a small strainer.
  • Infuse love, slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 39.5, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.2

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