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Nutty Chocolate Cake

Nutty Chocolate Cake: The Ultimate Decadent Delight

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Nutty Chocolate Cake, a perfect blend of hazelnuts and chocolate. Easy to make and ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 15

Equipment

  • Gugelhupf mold
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Bowl for melting chocolate
  • Hot water bath setup

Ingredients

  • 4 medium eggs
  • 200 g sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 150 g wheat flour (Type 405)
  • 300 g ground nuts (e.g., hazelnuts)
  • 1 package baking powder
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 150 ml neutral cooking oil
  • 200 g natural yogurt (lactose-free if desired)
  • 100 g white chocolate coating
  • 50 g nut nougat
  • a little chopped hazelnuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Grease your Gugelhupf mold and dust it lightly with flour.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and salt until pale and foamy.
  • In another bowl, combine the ground nuts, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with yogurt and oil.
  • Beat the mixture until smooth and velvety.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared mold and smooth the top.
  • Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the mold for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • While cooling, melt the white chocolate and nougat over a hot water bath until smooth.
  • Drizzle the melted mixture over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
  • Let the coating set before slicing.

Notes

This cake is perfect for any occasion and is a great way to impress your friends and family with its decadent taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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