Almond and Chocolate Chip Cake

Almond and Chocolate Chip Cake

Table of Contents

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

    • 2 eggs
    • Pinch of salt
    • 8g vanilla sugar
    • 100g sugar
    • 60ml oil
    • 70ml milk
    • 160g flour
    • 7g baking powder
    • Sliced almonds
    • Dark chocolate chips
  • Hazelnuts, chopped

For the Chocolate Sauce:

    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon bitter cocoa
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch
    • 250ml milk
  • 60g dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon butter

For Topping:

  • Soft sugar (powdered sugar)

Directions:

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan with a diameter of 18/27 cm.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
      • In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, 8g of vanilla sugar, and 100g of sugar until light and fluffy.

     

    • Add 60ml of oil and 70ml of milk, mixing well.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
      • In a separate bowl, sift together 160g of flour and 7g of baking powder.

     

    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
  4. Add Nuts and Chocolate:
      • Gently fold in sliced almonds, dark chocolate chips, and chopped hazelnuts.

     

  5. Bake the Cake:
      • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
      • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

     

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Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:

 6. Mix Sugar, Cocoa, and Cornstarch:
    • In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of bitter cocoa, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch.
  1. Cook with Milk:
    • Add 250ml of milk to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  2. Add Chocolate and Butter:
      • Add 60g of dark chocolate and 1 teaspoon of butter, stirring until melted and smooth.

     

Assemble the Cake:

9. Top the Cake:

    • Once the cake has cooled, pour the chocolate sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.
  1. Decorate:
    • Sprinkle with soft sugar (powdered sugar) for a decorative touch.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Enjoy a slice with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Cooking Tips:

  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

Nutritional Benefits:

  • Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants.
  • Almonds and hazelnuts provide healthy fats and protein.

Dietary Information:

  • This recipe is vegetarian.
  • Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.

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