Flourless Hazelnut Mascapone Chocolate Cake (Gluten

Name: Flourless Hazelnut Mascapone Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts or 1 cup hazelnut meal; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 7 ounces dark chocolate, broken into smaller pieces (2 bars); 8 ounces mascapone cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup coconut sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon rum (optional) or 1 tablespoon brandy (optional); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cocoa powder, for dusting; powdered sugar, for dusting; whipped cream, and (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup hazelnuts or 1 cup hazelnut meal
1/2 cup unsalted butter
7 ounces dark chocolate, broken into smaller pieces (2 bars)
8 ounces mascapone cheese, at room temperature
1 cup coconut sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rum (optional) or 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
cocoa powder, for dusting
powdered sugar, for dusting
whipped cream, and (optional) or ice cream (optional)

1
If you are using whole hazelnuts, preheat the oven or oven toaster to 350u00b0F/180u00b0C. If you are using hazelnut meal, skip to step 4.
2
Toast the whole hazelnuts for about 10 minutes until fragrant. Set aside and cool.
3
Place the cooled hazelnuts in a food processor and grind to make hazelnut meal. Do not over-process. If you do, it will turn into nut butter.
4
In a small pan, melt butter and chocolate under very low heat.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F/180u00b0C. Spray oil inside a 9-inch springform pan.
6
In a bowl, beat mascapone cheese until creamy. Add sugar and beat again.
7
Add eggs and beat until creamy.
8
Add the chocolate mixture, vanilla and liquor (if using) and mix well.
9
Add hazelnut meal, salt, and cinnamon and mix well.
10
Bake for about 40 - 45 minutes. Set aside and cool.
11
When the cake is cooked, remove the pan and place the cake on a cake plate.
12
Dust cocoa powder and powdered sugar using a stencil (see note above).
13
Infuse love and serve with whipped cream and/or ice cream if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup hazelnuts or 1 cup hazelnut meal, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 7 ounces dark chocolate, broken into smaller pieces (2 bars), 8 ounces mascapone cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Flourless Hazelnut Mascapone Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Flourless Hazelnut Mascapone Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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