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Gooey Chocolate Hazelnut

Gooey Chocolate Hazelnut Cakes with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

Ingredients
  

Gooey Chocolate Hazelnut Cakes with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

  • 1.5 oz dark chocolate (or unsweetened* see note), chopped
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil (or butter or ghee) + more for greasing
  • 1/2 rounded tsp gluten-free instant coffee (I used Nescafe decaf)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sweetener of choice**
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp hazelnut extract
  • pinch of pure stevia to taste
  • small dash of salt (optional but the salt enhances the flavor)
  • 2 Tbsp hazelnut flour (can substitute almond flour for less hazelnut flavor)
  • cocoa powder for dusting
  • Fresh Raspberry Coulis, for serving (see recipe below)Fresh raspberries for serving

Quick Raspberry Coulis

  • 1 (6oz) container of fresh raspberries (could also use your favorite berry for a different flavor)
  • 1-2 Tbsp coconut nectar, agave or honey (use more or less depending on how sweet you prefer your coulis)
  • juice from 1/2 fresh lime or 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 1/2 Tbsp juice)

Instructions
 

Gooey Chocolate Hazelnut Cakes with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180 C. Grease the inside of 2 (4-ounce) ramekins very well with coconut oil. Dust with cocoa powder. Cut two small circles of parchment paper the size of the bottom of the ramekins and line bottoms (I highly recommend this, otherwise they can stick since they are fragile).
  • In a double broiler or in a small bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate, coconut oil and coffee. Stir frequently and make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
  •  In a small mixing bowl, whisk egg, sweetener, salt and extracts with an electric mixer for several minutes or until light, pale and foamy. Slowly fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in hazelnut flour/meal until well combined.
  • Spoon evenly into the prepared ramekins, place on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 1-2 minutes, before inverting onto serving plates (be careful the ramekins are hot!). Drizzle with raspberry coulis and serve with fresh raspberries. Best served when warm!
  • Serves 2
    *If using unsweetened chocolate, increase the sweetener by 2 tbsp or to taste.**If using coconut/palm sugar or another coarse sweetener , measure the amount first and pulse in a blender to make a finer grain. I haven't tried this cake with a liquid sweetener so if anyone tries it, please let me know how it turns out...you may need to decrease the heat and cook for a bit longer.

Quick Raspberry Coulis

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. You can strain through a fine mesh strainer if you don't like the a few seeds, but I didn't feel it was necessary.