Indulge in the delightful world of a flourless coffee and nut cake that captivates your senses. This exquisite treat, without a trace of flour, boasts rich coffee aromas, a tender texture, and a velvety cream that melts in your mouth. Once you’ve tried it at a friend’s, you’ll find yourself making it over and over!
Ingredients for 6 servings of Coffee and Nut Flourless Cake:
For the Cake:
- 6 eggs
- 125 g (about 1 cup) granulated sugar
- 200 g (about 2 cups) ground hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cream:
- 500 ml (2 cups) heavy cream (35% fat)
- 100 g (about 3.5 oz) coffee-flavored milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee
For the Soaking Syrup:
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) boiling water
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
For Decoration:
- 80-100 g (about 3-4 oz) grated coffee-flavored milk chocolate
- Coffee beans
Coffee and Nut Flourless Cake Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (338 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Grease a 16-18 cm (6-7 inch) diameter cake pan with butter, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Grind hazelnuts in a food processor, mix with breadcrumbs, coffee, and baking powder. Sift the mixture through a not-too-fine sieve.
- Beat eggs with sugar until fluffy. Gently fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the pan, tap it slightly on the table to remove air bubbles, and bake for about 50 minutes. Check for doneness with a wooden skewer.
- Transfer the cake to a rack to cool. Cut it into three layers.
- For the cream, melt chocolate with coffee and liqueur over a water bath, stirring until smooth. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then quickly fold in the chocolate mixture. Be cautious not to overmix; the cream might become too thick.
- Reserve a bit of the cream for decoration. Place one cake layer on a plate, soak it, spread less than 1/3 of the cream, add the second layer, repeat soaking and cream, and finish with the third layer.
- Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream. Grate chocolate and sprinkle it on the sides. Pipe a few swirls on top using the reserved cream and place coffee beans on each swirl.
Enjoy your delicious Coffee and Nut Flourless Cake!
