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    Recipes » Recipes

    Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - November 25, 2016 By Rhian Williams 12 Comments

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    I can't get over how delicious this Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is - it tastes reminiscent of Nutella, it's rich and indulgent, and perfectly soft and fudgy.

    Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

    It's actually a slight adaptation of my Chocolate Torte recipe, substituting ground hazelnuts for ground almonds and adding a splash of Amaretto and cherries for a slightly festive twist.

    I absolutely love the combination of the nutty hazelnuts, rich chocolate, fudgy dates, fragrant Amaretto and sweet cherries. The icing is totally optional, but in my opinion really takes this cake to the next level!

    This cake may be vegan, gluten-free and easily refined sugar free, but you certainly won't notice it! The flavours in it mean it's great for Christmas, but it would be just as perfect at any other time of year I think!

    It also just happens to be really quick and easy to make! The most difficult part is probably puréeing the dates, but once that's over, there's no sifting of flours or cracking of eggs to worry about, which makes this cake an absolute dream for lazy bakers like myself!

    For more delicious cakes, you might like my:

    • Red Velvet Cake
    • Chocolate Truffle Cake
    • Tropical Carrot Cake
    • Lemon Blueberry Cake
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
    • Chocolate Sponge Layer Cake
    • Black Forest Cake

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Helpful tools to make this Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake:

    food processor

    blender

    hand-held stick blender

    glass mixing bowl

    measuring jug

    18cm / 7 inch springform baking tin

    Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

    Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

    This Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake tastes reminiscent of Nutella, it's rich and indulgent, and perfectly soft and fudgy.
    4 from 17 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: European
    Keyword: gluten-free chocolate hazelnut cake, paleo chocolate cake, vegan chocolate hazelnut cake
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 288kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 130 g (¾ cup) pitted dates soaked overnight in cold water or for 10 minutes in boiling water and drained
    • 200 g (2 cups) ground hazelnuts (if you can't get hold of this, you can grind the hazelnuts into a fine powder using a food processor)
    • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 4 tablespoons coconut oil (or sub olive or vegetable oil)
    • ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
    • 80 ml (â…“ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
    • Optional: Salt, to taste
    • Optional: 100g (½ cup) tinned or fresh cherries, pitted and halved
    • Optional: Splash of Amaretto (ensure gluten-free/vegan if necessary*)

    For the icing (optional)*:

    • 40 g (¼ cup) dark chocolate (ensure vegan/gluten-free if necessary)
    • 6 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
    • Use a food processor or blender (or hand-held blender) to blend the dates into a smooth purée
    • Add the puréed dates into a bowl along with all the other ingredients and mix well
    • Transfer to your (greased) baking dish of choice - I used a 7inch/18cm round springform baking tin
    • Bake in oven for around 20 minutes

    For the icing:

    • Once the cake is completely cooled, make the icing - melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave
    • Add the milk a teaspoon at a time, until you get the desired consistency
    • Spread evenly over the cake
    • The cake keeps well in the fridge for up to a few days

    Notes

    *For a refined sugar free version, omit all starred ingredients and use fresh cherries instead of tinned
    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 288
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Peter

      December 03, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      4 stars
      Yummy, easy and quick to make and surprisingly filling.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        December 04, 2017 at 12:50 am

        Thank you so much, glad you liked it! And totally with you there about it being filling - must be all those nuts!

    2. Anonymous

      March 19, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe really surprised me - it turned out really well! thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        March 19, 2018 at 5:12 pm

        Wonderful, thank you so much!

    3. Isabelle

      April 30, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      Love how healthy this is!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 30, 2018 at 9:54 pm

        Thank you!

    4. Nancy Melliou

      October 26, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Amazingly delicious!Sooo good!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        October 26, 2018 at 7:07 pm

        Aw thank you so much, so happy you think so!

    5. Rachna

      October 27, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Hi

      The recipe looks yummy!
      I'm confused about the measurements. 200 g (2 cups) of ground hazelnut - I always thought 1cup 250 grams?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        October 27, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        Thank you! It depends on what ingredient it is, but having looked up conversions for ground hazelnuts from a number of sources, it says 200g is 2 cups. Hope that helps!

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