Jo's Hazelnut Cakes Recipe

Name: Jo's Hazelnut Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon flour for dusting baking pans; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons soft unsalted butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup heavy cream or creme fraiche; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; ⅓ cup hazelnuts, finely ground; 8 individual small loaf cake pans, 4 1/4 by 2 1/2 by 2 inches; 2 tablespoons melted butter for greasing pan

Servings: persons

1 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon flour for dusting baking pans
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons soft unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup heavy cream or creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup hazelnuts, finely ground
8 individual small loaf cake pans, 4 1/4 by 2 1/2 by 2 inches
2 tablespoons melted butter for greasing pan

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
5
Add flour mixture while beating.
6
Add the heavy cream 1/2 cup at a time.
7
Add the almond extract.
8
Remove batter from the machine and fold in the ground hazelnuts with a spatula.
9
Brush the cake pans with the melted butter and dust with flour, shaking off the excess.
10
The batter should be thick.
11
Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans.
12
Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
13
Remove cakes from pans and cool on a wire rack.
14
Serve with grappa mascarpone cream (recipe below).

932

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon flour for dusting baking pans, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons soft unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Jo's Hazelnut Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jo's Hazelnut Cakes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions