CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE

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I found this recipe in Jean Pare's "Company's Coming - Chocolate Everything" cookbook. A wonderful flour-free cake that's great for any special occasion.

Provided by J. Ko

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts (filberts)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened (or hard margarine)
1 cup icing sugar (confectioner's)
1 teaspoon cocoa, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons strong coffee

Steps:

  • Place the eggs, hazelnuts, white sugar, chocolate chips, baking powder, vanilla and salt into a blender or food processor.
  • Process for 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into two greased and parchment paper-lined 8" round cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • Beat butter, icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla and coffee together well in small bowl.
  • Remove 1 cake layer, top side up, to plate.
  • Spread with filling.
  • Set second cake layer over filling, top side up.
  • Frost with a light and fluffy chocolate frosting or use a chocolate ganache.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 166.3, Sodium 328.6, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 46.9, Protein 9

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