Gluten Free Hazelnut Latte Cake Recipe

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This naturally gluten free hazelnut latte cake recipe uses my favourite nutty gluten free cake recipe coupled with the slightly bitter coffee and smooth, creamy mascarpone icing and it is just delightful. The cake recipe is super easy and results in a really moist cake and keeps for at least 3 days if kept in an airtight container in the fridge, 5 if you don’t ice it!

So tell me how to make this super moist cake already!

This hazelnut cake recipe is crazy easy. It’s an all in one method meaning that you just throw everything into the bowl and whisk together until fully incorporated and no lumps of nuts remain. I went for ground almonds and hazelnuts in this recipe but you can substitute the hazelnuts for whichever one you prefer. Walnuts would work well in this recipe for example, in lieu of hazelnuts. I wouldn’t recommend changing the ground almonds as they are generally ground a lot finer than other nuts and really gives the cake structure. Bake your cake batter immediately. Don’t let this cake batter stand for too long or the resulting cake won’t be as airy. Allow to cool totally before decorating.

To assemble the cake,slice one of the layers in half so you have 3 layers. Put the thickest layer on the bottom first. Mix together the coffee and liquor and slightly dampen the sponge by spooning a little bit on. Spread some mascarpone cream on top and place the next layer on top. This middle layer, you will soak a lot more generously than the bottom layer. The bottom layer should not be soaked too much as you don’t want it to fall apart when you cut into it, there is no such worry for the middle layer so soak it very well. Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cream on top of this and place the final layer upside down onto it. Very lightly dampen the top of the cake with the coffee mix if there is any left. Use the remaining mascarpone cream to cover the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with roughly chopped hazelnuts for decoration.

Whats’s the best alcohol for this hazelnut latte cake?

A few favourite alcohol choice of mine for this includes, but is not limited to, Frangelico, (hazelnut liquor), Kahlua (coffee liquor), Tia Maria (coffee liquor), Sheridan’s (coffee and Irish cream liquor), or Jameson Cold Brew (Irish whiskey infused with coffee). If you don’t happen to have any of these on hand and don’t want to purchase them, Baileys or a nice dark rum will do in a pinch!