Almond and Chocolate Chip Cake

Almond and Chocolate Chip Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• • 2 eggs

• • Pinch of salt
  • 8g vanilla sugar
  • 100g sugar

• • 60ml oil
  • 70ml milk
  • 160g flour

• • 7g baking powder
  • Sliced almonds
  • Dark chocolate chips

• Hazelnuts, chopped

For the Chocolate Sauce:

• • 1 tablespoon sugar

• • 1 tablespoon bitter cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 250ml milk

• 60g dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon butter

For Topping:

• Soft sugar (powdered sugar)

Directions:

Prepare the Cake Batter:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan with a diameter of 18/27 cm.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   • • In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, 8g of vanilla sugar, and 100g of sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add 60ml of oil and 70ml of milk, mixing well.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • • In a separate bowl, sift together 160g of flour and 7g of baking powder.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
4. Add Nuts and Chocolate:
   • • Gently fold in sliced almonds, dark chocolate chips, and chopped hazelnuts.

5. Bake the Cake:
   • • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
     • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:

 6. Mix Sugar, Cocoa, and Cornstarch:

• • In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of bitter cocoa, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch.

7. Cook with Milk:
   • Add 250ml of milk to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
8. Add Chocolate and Butter:
   • • Add 60g of dark chocolate and 1 teaspoon of butter, stirring until melted and smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

9. Top the Cake:

• • Once the cake has cooled, pour the chocolate sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.

10. Decorate:
    • Sprinkle with soft sugar (powdered sugar) for a decorative touch.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• Enjoy a slice with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the cake is completely cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.
• Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants.
• Almonds and hazelnuts provide healthy fats and protein.

Dietary Information:

• This recipe is vegetarian.
• Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.