A Soft and Irresistible Cake with a Creamy Center
This Creamy Hazelnut Cake will captivate you with its softness and rich flavor. Baked with a creamy center, it is so delicious that you'll find it hard to resist having another slice. Perfect for any gathering, this cake combines the richness of hazelnuts with a delicate cream, making each bite a delight.
Equipment Needed
To make this delicious Creamy Hazelnut Cake, you will need the following equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Oven
- Piping bag or plastic bag
- Kitchen scale (optional)
Ingredients:
For the Cream:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
For the Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plus a little more vegetable oil
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 tea glass (about 100ml) ground hazelnuts
For the Topping:
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cream:
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and egg yolk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla sugar.
- Cover the surface of the cream with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool.
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the milk and vegetable oil, mixing until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar, then fold in the ground hazelnuts until the batter is smooth.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour in the cake batter.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.
- Add the Cream:
- Place the cooled cream into a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
- Pipe the cream in desired shapes or lines over the cake batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Once the cake has cooled, dust it with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Creamy Hazelnut Cake! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and share your experience.
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