Ingredients
200g dark chocolate
150g butter
150g sugar
4 eggs
100g flour
200ml cream
100g hazelnuts
50g cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g chocolate ganache
100g chocolate balls
Instructions
- Begin by melting the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl. You can do this in the microwave or over a double boiler, stirring occasionally to ensure smooth melting.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Carefully fold in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, making sure everything is incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread a layer of cream over the top.
- Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts evenly on top of the cream.
- Cover the cake with a smooth layer of chocolate ganache.
- Decorate the cake with chocolate balls for an extra touch of indulgence.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Substitute hazelnuts with almonds, walnuts, or pistachios for a different flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour.
- Swap butter and cream for dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free option.
- Add a dash of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
