HAZELNUT CAKE
A VERY LIGHT but delicious hazelnut cake, and very easy to make! No butter, only 1tsp of flour and made with breadcrumbs, a nice touch. It is my husband's favorite cake and we rediscovered the recipe in his mom's old cookbook. A hit at home and at parties - I've passed on the recipe to many! A variation - fill with chocolate ganache or, for a really quick trick, Nutella, as a VERY THIN LAYER (as the cake is so light) before adding the whipped cream. Sprinkle with cocoa and hazelnuts once done.
Provided by Daisy Hartmann
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- In a large bowl beat the egg yolks and the whole egg together with a wire whisk, or rotary or electric beater, continuing to beat until the mixture is thick and light yellow in color. Gradually beat in ½ cup of the sugar, then the nuts and the bread crumbs. Continue to beat until the mixture forms a dense, moist mass.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the wire whisk or electric beater until the foam, then add ¼ cup of the sugar, 1 tbs at a time. Continue to beat until the whites form stiff, unwavering peaks. With a spatula mix about ¼ of the whites into the hazelnut mixture, then sprinkle the flour over it and gently fold in the rest of the whites. Continue to fold until no trace of the whites remains. Do not overfold.
- Butter and flour a 10-in springform pan. Turn the pan over and strike it to remove any excess flour. Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top and bake in the middle of the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until it shrinks away slightly from the sides of the pan. Remove the upper part of the pan as soon as you take it out of the oven and let the cake cool. Slice into 2 equal layers.
- Whip the chilled cream until it begins to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla adn continue to whip until the cream holds its shape. Fill the cake with the cream and cover as well. Sprinkle leftover chopped nuts over the cake. Serve at once.
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Tasswar Sajan
[email protected]I thought this cake was delicious! The hazelnut flavor was perfect and the cake was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.
Joshua bond
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Henok Yohana
[email protected]The hazelnut flavor in this cake was a bit too strong for my taste.
Hk sister play
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste.
Saryah Geter
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I may have overcooked it.
Aaditya Roy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was great.
Ayo Sotayo
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The hazelnut flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Yolande Moolman
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bobbijo Davis
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. The hazelnut flavor is subtle but it really comes through in the frosting. I would definitely make this cake again.
Nishan mondal
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The cake turned out great and my family loved it.
Asraf Md Asraful
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I love the hazelnut flavor. It's definitely a keeper.
Musa Simaisi
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the hazelnut frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Shipul Roy
[email protected]This hazelnut cake was a hit with my family and friends. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the hazelnut flavor was rich and nutty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake.