This recipe dates back from early 1930 (at least, but it could be a lot older). My mother had it from her mother gave it to me.
I remember, my mum used to make it as a treat closer to Christmas as this was an expensive cake to make when I was a child. You see, Hazelnuts and Almonds were considered a luxury!
This cake will keep for a few days in an airtight container.
Because there are so many nuts in the dough, it is easy to make it for people who are gluten intolerant – just substitute the flour for gluten-free flour. It works really well and tastes as nice as it would with normal plain flour.
You can serve it either as a cake to go with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk when you have guests in the afternoon or you can use it as a fancy dessert. It is really tasty with custard (even better if you serve it warm) or with whipped cream.
Ingredients
200g chocolate (70%)
200g butter or margarine
200g sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
5 eggs
200g Ground Hazelnuts or almonds
90g flour (either normal flour or gluten-free)
1 level teaspoon baking powder
Method
Melt the chocolate and butter. I do this in the microwave at a defrost power level
Mix the sugar, flour, nuts, eggs and then add the chocolate/butter mixture (make sure it’s not too hot)
Mix well
Put in a lined 26cm tin (or if you have a Pyrex dish)
Bake at 180C for around 40 to 50 minutes
I usually check if it is still springy to the touch as I like the cake to be a little undercooked so it is still a little soft in the middle.
By Brigitte Kershaw
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17 comments
I must be the only person not to be baking through lockdown! I love the sounds of this, sumptuous and perfect with a cup of tea.
This is so easy to make so worth trying it out
Chocolate cake is a firm favourite in my house and I love trying new recipes this one sounds amazing I will have to make it my next chocolate cake bake
Hope you do and let me know how it goes
Ohh now this sounds absolutely delicious. I mean who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate cake – I like the addition of the hazelnuts as well.
Just like me, I love chocolate and nuts, such a great combination
We love a good nutty cake and this makes a lovely alternative to Christmas Fruit Cake over the festive season! Looks tasty!
This would be a great cake for those who don’t enjoy eating fruits in their cake
I love chocolate cake but it been a long time since I last baked! This cake looks absolutely delicious, will have to try out the recipe soon.
This sounds like such a delicious cake! I’d be tempted to eat more than one or two slices though, haha!
Agree, that is why I always share them with family and friends
This sounds like a wonderful recipe. I love using ground nuts as they really do help retain moisture in the cake.
I love adding nuts in my cakes
Chocolate hazelnut is one of my favourite combinations, although my fiance doesn’t like nuts so I can only make it for me x
Yes you can and this cake stores well too
oh my goodness that looks delicious, I have not done a hazelnut and chocolate cake before, will have to give it a try
Hope you do Kara