Egyptian Hazelnut Cake: A Delightfully Indulgent Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Egyptian Hazelnut Cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Egyptian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ground hazelnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with a hazelnut or chocolate ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Egyptian Hazelnut Cake, Dessert, Indulgent Recipe