Spiced Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 ml whole milk
- 100 g hazelnuts
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- for dusting powdered sugar
- 50 g dark chocolate
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Description
Indulge in the rich warmth of winter with this Spiced Chocolate Hazelnut Cake. Perfectly moist and infused with aromatic spices, this cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece for your seasonal celebrations.
Method
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Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, mix together 200g of all-purpose flour, 50g of cocoa powder, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
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In another bowl, cream together 150g of unsalted butter and 200g of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mix, alternating with 100ml of whole milk.
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Fold in 100g of finely chopped hazelnuts and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp of ground cloves.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with whole hazelnuts and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate.
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