Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)

• 2 2/3 ounces dark chocolate
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup coconut sugar (or other natural sugar)
• 1/2 cup hazelnut meal (or bleached hazelnuts ground in a food processor)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) or 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
• powdered sugar, for topping

1. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F/360u0b0C degrees.
3. Whip egg whites until a stiff peak forms. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, mix egg yolks and sugar. Add the chocolate and butter mixture and mix.
5. Mix in the hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, and liquor (if using) and mix.
6. Fold in the egg whites and mix. Pour in a 7-inch springform pan.
7. Bake for 30 minutes.
8. Cool and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top using a small strainer.
9. Infuse love, slice and serve!

chocolate, unsalted butter, eggs, coconut sugar, hazelnut meal, cocoa, brandy, powdered sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/flourless-hazelnut-chocolate-cake-gluten-free-513224 (may not work)