Dessert Cake Namur Gateau Namurois
Indulge in the rich, nutty decadence of the Dessert Cake Namur, also known as Gâteau Namurois—an elegant Belgian-inspired treat that combines the bold flavors of toasted hazelnuts and luxurious dark chocolate. This moist and tender cake, enhanced with a hint of pure vanilla and a light dusting of powdered sugar, offers a sophisticated balance of sweetness and depth. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent dessert course, its unique texture comes from finely ground hazelnuts that lend a rustic charm and nutty aroma. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing masterpiece is surprisingly simple to make and pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Bake your way to a slice of European elegance with this heavenly cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Hazelnuts
- 150 grams Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let cool, then rub the toasted hazelnuts with a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins.
Finely grind the hazelnuts in a food processor until they are the consistency of coarse sand. Be careful not to over-process as they may turn into a paste.
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a simmering saucepan of water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes pale and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Optional: garnish with a few whole hazelnuts or chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 333.9 g | 428% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.3 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1076 mg | 359% | |
| Sodium | 1966 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.0 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.8 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 36.3 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 1497 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
