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Indulge in Torta Gianduia: A Chocolate Hazelnut Dream. Torta Gianduia is a gluten-free flourless cake made with rich chocolate and hazelnuts, providing a decadent treat for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g Dark Chocolate (High-quality for best flavor)
- 100 g Unsalted Butter (Adds moisture)
- 150 g Toasted Ground Hazelnuts (Can substitute with almonds)
- 3 large Eggs (Room temperature for easier mixing)
- 100 g Sugar (Adjust according to taste)
- 1 batch Chocolate-Hazelnut Ganache (For added indulgence)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 15cm (6-inch) cake tin by greasing with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt 150g of dark chocolate and 100g of butter using a double boiler until fully combined.
- Once cooled, mix in 150g of toasted ground hazelnuts until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 100g of sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale and frothy.
- Gently fold the egg mixture into the chocolate-hazelnut mixture until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes until set at the edges but slightly wobbly at the center.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then release it and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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