How to Make Hungarian Flourless Hazelnut Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of nutty desserts, then this Hungarian Flourless Hazelnut Cake is sure to become a new favorite. This cake is rich, moist, and incredibly flavorful, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. What's even better? It's completely flourless, making it a great option for those with gluten sensitivities or allergies. The key ingredient in this cake is the hazelnuts, which give it a unique and delicious flavor that is hard to resist.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces hazelnuts
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 egg yolks
  • ⅝ cup white sugar
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • ⅛ cup chopped hazelnuts, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch 3-layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan. Grind hazelnuts until very fine. Add baking powder and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whip the egg yolks with the sugar until pale yellow in color. Beat in the ground hazelnut mixture.
  • In a separate CLEAN bowl, with a CLEAN whisk, whip the egg whites until stiff. Quickly fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then add the remaining whites and fold in until no streaks remain.
  • Pour into a 9 inch springform. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until top of cake springs back when lightly tapped. Cool on wire rack.
  • When cake is cool, slice horizontally into 3 layers. Whip the cream until stiff, and spread generously between layers, on top and on the sides of the cake. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top for decoration.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 269mg