This Hazelnut Chocolate Marble Cake is a cozy and indulgent treat, perfect for those chilly days. It’s a gluten-free delight, made with rice flour and packed with the rich flavors of hazelnuts and chocolate. The cake is incredibly moist, with a soft texture that’s enhanced by layers of hazelnut and chocolate batter, making it a delicious and addictive treat for marble cake enthusiasts.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Gluten-Free Goodness: Suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.
- Rich and Nutty Flavor: The combination of hazelnuts and chocolate creates a luxurious taste.
- Moist and Fluffy: Perfectly balanced texture that’s both satisfying and light.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for a midweek treat, a cozy dessert option for family gatherings, or as a comforting snack with a cup of tea or coffee. It’s also great for sharing with friends who appreciate gluten-free baking.
Decoration Tips:
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a simple yet elegant finish.
- Serve with Whipped Cream: Adds a creamy contrast to the rich flavors.
- Garnish with Roasted Hazelnuts: For extra crunch and nutty flavor.
Ingredients:
- 50g demi-salted butter
- 2 eggs
- 130g cane sugar
- 80g whole liquid cream
- 115g rice flour (or wheat flour)
- 30g hazelnut powder
- 3g baking powder
- 40g hazelnut puree
- 15g cocoa powder
- 50g chocolate spread
- A pinch of salt
Preparation:
- Preheat your fan oven to 155°C.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar. Add the liquid cream and mix.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and hazelnut powder, incorporating it into the mixture with a pinch of salt.
- Finish by adding the melted butter and homogenizing the mixture.
- Divide the batter into two parts. In one, mix in the cocoa powder, chocolate spread, and a spoonful of liquid cream if the batter is thick. In the other, blend in the hazelnut puree.
- Alternate layers of hazelnut and chocolate batter in a buttered 18cm mold.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes at 150°C. The cake is ready when a knife inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Enjoy this Hazelnut Chocolate Marble Cake, a delectable and easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to bring warmth and joy to your table!
