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Flourless Paleo chocolate cake

This decadent, indulgent flourless chocolate cake is perfectly topped with crunchy hazelnuts. A fantastic Paleo-friendly recipe you can enjoy for a scrumptious afternoon tea treat or dessert
Flourless chocolate cake
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20M
35M
55M

Ingredients

Flourless chocolate cake
Ganache

Method

Flourless chocolate cake

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm round springform pan.
2.Process nuts until finely ground.
3.In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and honey until pale and creamy. Add hazelnut meal, chocolate and almond butter, beating to combine.
4.In a large bowl, beat egg whites to form soft peaks. Fold through batter in 3 batches. Don’t overmix. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan.

Ganache

5.In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and coconut milk. Stir over low heat until smooth and glossy. Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with extra chopped hazelnuts.
  • This cake keeps well for up to five days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To serve, return it to room temperature.
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