How To Make Chocolate, Orange & Hazelnut Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Chocolate ganache, for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the orange zest and chopped hazelnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Optional: Once the cake has cooled, spread chocolate ganache on top for an extra indulgence.
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Slice and serve the chocolate, orange & hazelnut cake.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 95mg
- Sodium : 240mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 51g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 31g
- Protein : 6g
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