Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent and surprisingly easy gluten-free chocolate hazelnut cake! Perfect for special occasions or a delightful weekend treat, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich, moist, and nutty cake that everyone will love, regardless of their dietary needs.

Why Gluten-Free?

Whether you’re gluten-sensitive, have celiac disease, or are simply looking for a healthier alternative, this cake satisfies your chocolate cravings without the gluten. This recipe utilizes hazelnut flour (also known as hazelnut meal) which naturally provides a fantastic nutty flavor and a delightful texture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hazelnut flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Use gluten-free flour if desired.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together hazelnut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional:

Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or top with a hazelnut buttercream frosting for an extra touch of indulgence.

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Enjoy your delicious gluten-free creation!

Ingredients:
hazelnut flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, large eggs, vanilla extract, milk, boiling water

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