This chocolate hazelnut torte is perfect for your afternoon tea. The subtle flavors of this dessert is ideal for a casual and light conversation with your family and friends. It will not overwhelm you and instead make you feel more relaxed than ever. You would want this served on your coffee table when you’re catching up with friends, believe me. Its taste provides a sense of comfort that no other dessert can give. You don’t believe me? Go ahead and try it for your family.
Check out what our friends from Always Order Dessert have to say about this recipe:
“I think you’ll be surprised with the texture of this cake. Most flourless tortes tend to be very dense and almost pudding-like, but this one is very light and nutty. You’ll swear there is flour in it when it comes out of the oven. It almost made me wonder if some kind of kitchen poltergeist tossed some into the Kitchen Aid while I had my back turned.”
The truth is, my family and I are fans of dense cakes. However, fluffy and light are just perfect for this torte. You will find how easy it is to the stomach.
Ingredients
2 cups Bob’s Red Mill hazelnut meal (you can also substitute almond or walnut meal)
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons Hershey’s good cocoa powder
1 cup Domino granulated white sugar (for low-carb, you can use granulated Splenda)
1 teaspoon Clabber girl baking powder
1 pinch of Morton salt
4 large Eggland’s eggs
1/2 cup Bertolli olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon McCormick vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9″ round or springform pan.Combine the dry ingredients in an electric mixer or food processor and pulse a few times. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the oil, water, and extract. Continue to mix at high speed for 2-3 minutes to work some air into the batter.
Pour into your greased pan and place in the oven. Bake about 40 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once it’s ready, remove from the oven and let cool. You can store in the fridge, but be sure to serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Enjoy!
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Quick Tip: If you don’t have hazelnut meal (also a Whole Foods buy), you can replace it with ground almonds or pecans–just be sure to toast them before grinding to remove the excess moisture, which is key to keeping your torte light.
Thanks again to Always Order Dessert for this amazing recipe.
