Hazelnut Cake

This Cake à la Noisette is a moist, nutty, and deliciously simple French-style hazelnut cake. It’s naturally rich in flavor with ground hazelnuts, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. You can enjoy it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35–40 minutes

Servings: 6–8

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Ingredients

• 150g ground hazelnuts

• 100g all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)

• 100g sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)

• 3 eggs

• 80g (1/3 cup) butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)

• Pinch of salt

Toppings :

• melted chocolate

• chopped hazelnuts

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Recipe

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake mold or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and slightly frothy.

   • Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well.

   • In a separate bowl, combine ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Mix & Bake:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until you get a smooth batter.

   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

   • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Cool & Serve:

   • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.

   • Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a drizzle of honey and chopped hazelnuts.

5. Enjoy!

   • Perfect with coffee or tea! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.