Coffee and hazelnut cake

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Cake Batter
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Hazelnuts (chopped) : 1 cup
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1 cup
  • Granulated sugar : 1 cup
  • Eggs : 4
  • Instant coffee powder (dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water) : 2 tablespoons
  • Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Milk : 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon
• Coffee Glaze
  • Powdered sugar : 1 cup
  • Instant coffee powder (dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water) : 1 tablespoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
• Prepare the Cake Batter
• In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, chopped hazelnuts, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the dissolved coffee mixture and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
• Bake the Cake
• Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Prepare the Coffee Glaze
• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and dissolved coffee until smooth.
• Glaze the Cake
• Place the cooled cake on a serving plate.
• Drizzle the coffee glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
• Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• For a stronger coffee flavor, you can increase the amount of instant coffee powder in the cake batter.
• Toasting the hazelnuts before chopping them will enhance their flavor.

Information

• This coffee and hazelnut cake is perfect for any coffee lover.
• It can be served as a dessert or enjoyed with a cup of coffee for breakfast or afternoon tea.