Toasted-Hazelnut Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Toasted-Hazelnut Cake
4500 min.
8
379kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful dessert that will dazzle your taste buds while being dairy-free, look no further than this Toasted-Hazelnut Cake. With its rich, nutty flavor and luxurious texture, it is a perfect way to impress your guests at any gathering or simply indulge in a sweet treat at home.

This cake brings together the warm, earthy notes of toasted hazelnuts and the brightness of fresh lemon zest, creating a harmonious blend that is both comforting and refreshing. Each slice is enveloped in a warm sweet chocolate glaze, adding an indulgent finish that is simply irresistible. With a light and airy consistency, achieved by whipping the egg whites to perfection, this cake defies the typical dense texture of nut-based desserts.

Not only is the Toasted-Hazelnut Cake a comprehensive experience for your palate, but it is also a nod to those seeking dairy alternatives without sacrificing flavor or texture. This dessert is not only satisfying but also visually appealing with its glossy glaze and inviting softness. Whether served at a festive celebration or as a special treat for yourself, this cake will undoubtedly become a beloved recipe in your repertoire.

So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and prepare to create a dessert that is sure to earn you rave reviews!

Ingredients

  • servings warm chocolate glaze sweet
  • large eggs separated at room temperature
  • ounces hazelnuts toasted
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • 0.3 cup matzo meal 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • kitchen towels
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Rub hot toasted nuts in a kitchen towel to remove some of skins, then cool completely.
  3. Pulse nuts, cake meal, and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until nuts are very finely chopped, being careful not to process to a paste.
  4. Beat yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and very thick. Stir in zest.
  5. Beat whites with salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites just hold stiff, glossy peaks.
  6. In 3 batches, alternately fold nut mixture and whites into yolk mixture.
  7. Spoon batter into pan and smooth top.
  8. Bake cake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 3 minutes, then loosen edge with a knife and remove side of pan. Cool completely. (Cake will sink slightly in center.)
  9. Invert cake onto a rack set over a shallow baking pan. Carefully loosen bottom of pan and remove.
  10. Pour warm glaze over cake, allowing it to drip down sides, and spread to coat evenly. Chill until glaze is set, about 5 minutes.
  11. Cake keeps, covered and chilled, 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein8.02%
Fat45.26%
Carbs46.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.64
Glycemic Load
17.75
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.036521849425%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.9mg
Catechin
0.34mg
Epigallocatechin
0.79mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.58kcal
18.93%
Fat:19.84g
30.52%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.11%
Carbohydrates:46.06g
15.35%
Net Carbohydrates:43.16g
15.69%
Sugar:38.36g
42.62%
Cholesterol:93.15mg
31.05%
Sodium:109.34mg
4.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.91g
15.82%
Manganese:1.79mg
89.47%
Vitamin E:4.52mg
30.12%
Copper:0.51mg
25.56%
Selenium:10.27µg
14.67%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.02%
Phosphorus:137.59mg
13.76%
Magnesium:50.64mg
12.66%
Fiber:2.91g
11.63%
Folate:44.71µg
11.18%
Iron:1.93mg
10.71%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.42%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.04%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.06%
Potassium:237.59mg
6.79%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.71%
Calcium:50.07mg
5.01%
Vitamin K:4.11µg
3.92%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.83%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.53%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%
Vitamin A:142.89IU
2.86%
Vitamin C:2.11mg
2.56%
Source:Epicurious