Description
Hazelnut Delight Cake is the ultimate fall dessert that beautifully combines the nutty richness of hazelnuts with sweet vanilla undertones. This moist and fluffy cake, topped with luscious whipped frosting, captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a comforting treat at home, this cake not only delights the taste buds but also adds a warm, inviting aroma to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- For frosting, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg