Description
This Flourless Nut & Cardamom Cake is a rich, naturally gluten-free dessert made with mixed nuts, dark chocolate, fragrant cardamom, and whipped eggs. Wonderfully moist and fudgy with warm aromatic spice, it’s an elegant cake perfect for holidays, dinner parties, afternoon tea, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
200 grams (about 2 cups) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts)
200 grams (about 1 cup) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
150 grams (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional):
Powdered sugar
Chopped toasted mixed nuts
Dark chocolate shavings
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Pulse the mixed nuts in a food processor until they resemble coarse almond flour, leaving a little texture.
3. Melt the chopped dark chocolate until smooth and let it cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and salt.
6. Slowly whisk in the melted dark chocolate until fully incorporated.
7. Fold the ground nuts gently into the batter until just combined.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and garnishing with toasted nuts or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for the richest flavor.
Do not overprocess the nuts; a little texture makes the cake even better.
Avoid overbaking to keep the center moist and fudgy.
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg