Cascina Cà Granda: Gluten-Free IGP Hazelnut Cake and Tiles
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🌿 A hazelnut farm at the foot of the Maira Valley
In Busca, in the province of Cuneo, where the plains meet the Maira Valley, the Cascina Cà Granda farm grows Piemonte IGP Hazelnuts on its land, a hazelnut prized by pastry chefs for its aroma and crunch. The hazelnuts are carefully roasted and turned into spreads and desserts that preserve the flavor of the fruit.
A few weeks ago, we told you about the spreads from Cascina Cà Granda. Today, we're exploring the most indulgent part of the pantry: baked treats. They all have one feature that makes a difference for many families: they're gluten-free, because hazelnuts take the place of flour.
🍯 Hazelnut Cake, the country-style flourless recipe
In Piedmont, hazelnut cake is a staple of farmhouse snacks and Sunday lunches. The version from Cascina Cà Granda follows the family recipe: 51% of the batter is Piemonte IGP Hazelnuts, with eggs, butter, sugar, and natural Bourbon vanilla. There's no flour, so the cake is naturally gluten-free and stays moist and fragrant for days.
- ✨ Piemonte IGP Hazelnut Cake: 330 g, to enjoy at breakfast or as a snack; in Piedmont, it's served with zabaglione or a glass of passito Moscato.
Contains milk and eggs: anyone with intolerances can find the full list of allergens on the product page.
🌰 Thin and crispy tiles
Tiles are thin, slightly curved traditional Piedmontese cookies, named because they resemble roof tiles. Those from Cascina Cà Granda contain over 50% Piemonte IGP hazelnuts, are handmade, and melt in your mouth with a rich toasted nut flavor.
- ✨ Piemonte IGP Hazelnut Tiles: 200 g pack, gluten-free, perfect with afternoon tea or a sweet wine.
🫙 From pure paste to gianduia
Those who love cooking will also find ingredients for their own desserts at Cascina Cà Granda. The Hazelnut Paste is made with just one ingredient, 100% Piedmont PGI Hazelnuts, with no added sugar; use it in homemade cakes, cookies and ice cream, or spread it on toasted bread. The Gianduia Cream combines 50% hazelnuts with cocoa, with no added vegetable oils or preservatives.
- ✨ 100% Piedmont PGI Hazelnut Paste: 200 g jar, also suitable for those following a vegan diet.
- ✨ Gianduia Cream with 50% Piedmont PGI Hazelnuts: 200 g jar, gluten-free, for breakfast or filling tarts.
For tips on choosing nuts and keeping them at their best, check out our guide to nuts.
🎁 The Tasting Box, a ready-to-give gift
With the holidays approaching, it's worth thinking about gifts ahead of time. The Gluten-Free Tasting Box brings together four of the farm's products in one package, letting you sample Piedmont hazelnuts in all their forms.
- 🏆 Hazelnut Cake (330 g)
- 🏆 Hazelnut Tiles (200 g)
- 🏆 Gianduia Cream (200 g)
- 🏆 Roasted Piedmont PGI Hazelnuts (200 g)
It's also a suitable gift for people with celiac disease or those who need to avoid gluten, who often struggle to find sweets to give without sacrificing flavor.
💚 The flavor of a short supply chain
Behind every package is a farm that grows its own hazelnuts and brings them all the way to the jar. Choosing these products means bringing the excellence of Piedmont to your table and supporting the people who cultivate it with care, season after season. The entire range from Cascina Cà Granda is waiting for you at Natura Bio Italia.