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Cappuccino Crumb Cake

Discover a delectable Cappuccino Crumb Cake with rich coffee cream, hazelnuts, and chocolate shavings, perfect for special occasions and coffee lovers. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Springform pan (Ø 26cm)
  • Baking paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack
  • Cake ring

Ingredients

  • 160 g sugar
  • 150 g ground hazelnuts
  • 50 g wheat flour (Type 405)
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 50 g dark chocolate - shavings
  • 600 g cream
  • 5 tsp cappuccino instant coffee powder
  • 2 tsp powdered sugar
  • 3 packs cream stiffener
  • 2 packs vanilla sugar
  • q.s. powdered sugar for sprinkling to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (or 160°C for fan oven) and line a springform pan (Ø 26cm) with baking paper.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes lighter and thicker.
  • Fold in the ground hazelnuts, flour, and baking powder.
  • Fold in the chocolate shavings to create a smooth dough.
  • Pour the dough into the prepared mold and smooth it out.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a chopstick.
  • Once baked, loosen the edges and remove the edge of the springform pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of cream with the instant coffee powder and powdered sugar until dissolved.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the remaining cream with the cream stiffener and vanilla sugar until stiff.
  • Fold the coffee mixture into the whipped cream until well-mixed.
  • Cut the top of the cooled sponge cake to create crumbs and place the base on a cake plate.
  • Surround the cake with a cake ring, pour the cream over the base, and smooth it out.
  • Sprinkle the top with cake crumbs, chill for at least 1 hour before serving, and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

This Cappuccino Crumb Cake is perfect for any coffee-themed event, from a cozy morning brunch to an elegant afternoon tea. It's also a fantastic addition to holiday gatherings, birthdays, or just a casual weekend treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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