How to Make the Most Delicious Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake?: The hazelnut and chocolate chip cake is one of those desserts that never disappoint: soft, fragrant, full of flavor, and with that irresistible mix of toasted hazelnuts and chocolate that everyone loves, both young and old. I love preparing this cake because it combines two ingredients that are pure happiness for me: hazelnuts, with their enveloping taste, and chocolate chips, which melt in your mouth with every bite.
I often make it when I have friends over for dinner or for a special family breakfast: the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake can be made quickly, with very simple ingredients that we almost always have in the pantry (eggs, butter, milk, sugar, and flour). It is also perfect as a delicious snack, perhaps accompanied by a steaming cup of tea on autumn afternoons.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 295.06 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.70 (g) of which sugars 4.85 (g)
- Proteins 5.85 (g)
- Fat 20.12 (g) of which saturated 6.79 (g)of which unsaturated 11.06 (g)
- Fibers 2.02 (g)
- Sodium 5.46 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
For the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake, you will need a few genuine and easy-to-find ingredients.
- 1.5 cups hazelnuts (toasted)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (soft)
- 3 tbsps milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder (for desserts)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Nutritional values (per serving, about 100 g)
Calories: 360 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Proteins: 7 g
Fats: 18 g
Sugars: 22 g
Fibers: 2 g
Tools
To best prepare the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake, here is what you will need:
- 1 Bowl large bowl
- 1 Electric whisk electric beaters
- 1 Chopper chopper
- 1 Cake pan cake pan
- 1 Parchment paper parchment paper
- 1 Spatula spatula
Steps
The hazelnut and chocolate chip cake is simple to make: just follow these steps.
For the batter
Grind 1.5 cups of toasted hazelnuts until you obtain a fine powder.
(photo: “hazelnut-cake-step1).
Whip 3 eggs with 3/4 cup of sugar in a bowl until you have a light and frothy mixture.
Gradually add 1/2 cup of soft butter and 3 tablespoons of milk, working with the whisks.
Add the ground hazelnuts and mix well.
Incorporate 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder, sifted.
For the baking
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch cake pan lined with parchment paper.
(photo: hazelnut-cake-step3).
Level the surface and decorate with chocolate chips and coarsely chopped hazelnuts.
Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, until browned.
Let cool and serve.
photo: hazelnut-cake-step4
Another reason I love it is its versatility: you can bake it in the oven as per the recipe, but you can also try single-serve versions in muffin tins, or as a loaf cake. In short, the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake is not only delicious, but it’s also practical and customizable.
Storage and Tips
1. You can replace the butter with 80 ml of vegetable oil for a lighter version.
2. Add the grated zest of an orange for a citrus touch.
3. For an even more delicious result, fill the cake with chocolate or hazelnut cream.
4. If you don’t like chocolate chips, you can use chopped dark chocolate instead.
5. Store the cake well-closed under a glass dome: it will stay soft for 3-4 days.
How to Make the Most Delicious Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake?
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Discover all the answers to the most common questions about the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake: substitutions, storage, and delicious variations.
Can I replace butter with oil in the hazelnut cake?
Yes! Just use 80 ml of vegetable oil instead of the 100 g of butter: the cake will remain soft, slightly lighter, and with a more neutral taste.
How do I best store the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake?
Keep it under a glass dome or in an airtight container at room temperature: it remains soft for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it in slices and thaw as needed.
Can I enrich the recipe with other ingredients?
Of course! You can add dark chocolate shavings, a teaspoon of cinnamon for a spicy touch, or fill it with hazelnut spread to make it even more delicious.
The hazelnut and chocolate chip cake is a simple, soft, and fragrant dessert, perfect for any occasion: from breakfast to snack time, all the way to after-dinner with friends. With a few basic ingredients and an easy procedure, it will bring you great satisfaction.
Try it, leave me a comment below and let me know if you liked it. If you love hazelnuts, don’t miss the recipes for cocoa and hazelnut tart and hazelnut cookies.
So, are you ready? Prepare your hazelnut and chocolate chip cake right away…
