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Hemp Hazelnut Sun Cake (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

Name: Hemp Hazelnut Sun Cake (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hemp flour; ½ cup ground hazelnuts; ½ cup coconut flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ cup maple syrup; ½ cup coconut oil, melted; 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan); ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any soy-free plant-based milk like oat or rice milk); 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup hazelnuts, chopped; 1 tbsp hemp seeds; 2 tbsp shredded coconut; Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

8 people

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

Rich, nutty cake made from hemp and hazelnuts, perfect for sunny afternoons.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Cake

1 cup hemp flour
½ cup ground hazelnuts
½ cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup coconut oil, melted
2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any soy-free plant-based milk like oat or rice milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping

¼ cup hazelnuts, chopped
1 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp shredded coconut
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Prepration for:Hemp Hazelnut Sun Cake (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

Step 1/7

1. Preheat & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2/7

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together hemp flour, ground hazelnuts, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3/7

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs (or flax eggs), almond milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4/7

4. Combine & Mix: Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until you get a thick, even batter.

Step 5/7

5. Bake: Pour into your cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 6/7

6. Top It Off: Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, and lemon zest if using.

Step 7/7

7. Serve & Enjoy: Slice and enjoy the nutty, naturally sweet goodness.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Toast hazelnuts lightly for deeper flavor.

Serve with coconut whipped cream or a light drizzle of maple syrup or agave.

Store in an airtight container:

3 days at room temp

5 days in the fridge.

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Hemp Hazelnut Sun Cake (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat & Prep Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together hemp flour, ground hazelnuts, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs (or flax eggs), almond milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4

4. Combine & Mix:
Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until you get a thick, even batter.

Step 5

5. Bake:
Pour into your cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 6

6. Top It Off:
Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, and lemon zest if using.

Step 7

7. Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and enjoy the nutty, naturally sweet goodness.

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What You’ll Need:

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Prepration for:Hemp Hazelnut Sun Cake (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

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