Norwegian Hazelnut Cake
Delight your taste buds with the rich, nutty charm of this traditional Norwegian Hazelnut Cake—a dessert that truly captures the essence of Scandinavian baking. Made with toasted hazelnuts finely ground to perfection, this flour-light cake boasts a fluffy, tender crumb infused with the subtle fragrance of vanilla. Its simple yet elegant preparation, requiring just a handful of basic pantry ingredients, makes it ideal for everything from cozy coffee breaks to festive celebrations. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this gluten-friendly masterpiece is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for nut lovers and fans of European-inspired desserts, this easy-to-make hazelnut cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Enjoy a slice of Nordic comfort with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Hazelnuts
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 5 Eggs
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan with parchment paper.
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then rub them in a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins. Finely grind the hazelnuts in a food processor until they reach a coarse flour-like consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, thick, and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg and sugar mixture. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
Gently fold in the ground hazelnuts, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.7 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1041 mg | 347% | |
| Sodium | 809 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.4 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.7 g | ||
| Protein | 65.5 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 418 mg | 9% | |
*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.
