This elegant Hungarian-style cake is rich, nutty, and incredibly moist, made without flour and relying on ground hazelnuts and whipped eggs for structure. Perfect with coffee or as a special-occasion dessert.
🍰 Ingredients
Hazelnut Cake
6 large eggs, separated
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ cups finely ground hazelnuts (skins removed)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Optional Chocolate Glaze (Traditional Café Style)
4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp heavy cream
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
Mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and ground hazelnuts.
Gently fold in egg whites in 2–3 additions.
Pour into pan and smooth top.
2️⃣ Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Center should remain slightly soft.
Cool completely before removing from pan.
3️⃣ (Optional) Chocolate Glaze
Melt chocolate, butter, and cream together until smooth.
