Coconut and Gianduia Cake: The Coconut and Gianduia Cake is a symphony of delicate and intense flavors that blend harmoniously in an irresistible dessert. With carefully selected ingredients like rice flour, potato starch, and almond flour, you will achieve a light and fluffy batter. The gianduia cream, with its enveloping flavor, will sublimely complete the cake. Follow the recipe carefully to delight yourself and your guests with a one-of-a-kind dessert.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups rice flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 1/2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 oz gianduia chocolate
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
Steps
For the batter:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch diameter cake pan.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a frothy mixture.
Add the sunflower oil and milk to the egg and sugar mixture, mixing well.
Sift the rice flour, potato starch, and almond flour into the bowl and gently mix until you get a smooth batter.
Add the baking powder and salt and mix again.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level it with a spatula.
Bake the cake for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick test comes out clean.While the cake bakes, prepare the gianduia cream: melt the gianduia chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth and homogeneous.
Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and spread the gianduia cream evenly over its surface while still warm.To finish:
Sprinkle the cake with grated coconut, pressing lightly to adhere.
Allow to cool completely before serving in slices.
Decorate the cake with some dark chocolate shavings for an extra touch of indulgence.
Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
Following this recipe, you will achieve a Coconut and Gianduia Cake with a unique and enveloping flavor, ready to win over your guests with every bite. Enjoy your meal!
