Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Ingredients

• 2 cups hazelnut meal
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons good cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar or equivalent substitute
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 6 medium eggs
• 1/2 cup olive oil [I used the extra-light, as it has a less distinct flavor]
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9" round or springform pan.
2. Combine the dry ingredients in an electric mixer or food processor and pulse a few times.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the oil, water, and extract. Continue to mix at high speed for a couple minutes to work some air into the batter.
4. Pour into your greased pan and place in the oven. The baking time will vary depending on your oven and the humidity in the environment. Start checking it about 25 minutes into baking. It will be ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Once it's ready, remove from the oven and let cool. You can store in the

fridge, but be sure to serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Enjoy!

Source

Christine Clark, Theodore Front Music, 15 July 2011