
The cake “Chocolate cake with a hazelnut” is an exquisite and delicious dessert that will not leave anyone indifferent. Here is a recipe that will help you prepare this delightful cake.
Ingredients:
– 200 g of chocolate (dark or milk)
– 200 g of oil
– 200 g of sugar
– 4 eggs
– 150 g of flour
– 50 g of cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– 100 g of hazelnut (chopped)
For cream:
– 200 g of chocolate (dark or milk)
– 200 ml of cream (fat content of at least 35%)
– 50 g of sugar powder
For decoration:
– hazelnut (whole or chopped)
Instructions:
1. Pre -heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare the baking dish, lubricating it with oil and sprinkling with flour.
2. Melt the chocolate and oil in a water bath or in a microwave. Give the mixture to cool a bit.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until lush mass is formed. Add molten chocolate and oil, mix thoroughly.
4. See the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder in the dough. Mix until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
5. Add chopped hazelnuts to the dough and carefully mix it.
6. Pour the dough into the prepared baking shape and level the surface.
7. Put the shape in the preheated oven and bake the cake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out dry.
8. While the cake cools down, prepare the cream. Melt the chocolate in a water bath or in a microwave. Add cream and powdered sugar, mix thoroughly until the smooth texture is obtained.
9. Remove the chilled cake out of the mold, transfer to the tray and evenly coat with chocolate cream.
10. Sprinkle the cake with a crushed or a whole hazelnut for decoration.
The finished “chocolate cake with a hazelnut” can be served on the table and enjoy its delicate chocolate taste in the company of loved ones and friends. Bon appetit!