Hazelnut cake 🥜

 Certainly! Here's a simple and delicious hazelnut cake recipe:

Ingredients

- 1 cup (150g) hazelnuts

- 1 cup (200g) sugar     

- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 4 large eggs

- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.

2. Prepare the Hazelnuts:

   - Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 10 minutes or until they are fragrant and slightly browned.

   - Let them cool slightly, then rub them between your hands or in a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins.

   - Once peeled, finely chop the hazelnuts or pulse them in a food processor until they are finely ground.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   - In a medium bowl, combine the ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

4. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

   - In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

   - Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, and mix well.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Bake the Cake:

   - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

   - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

   - Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

   - Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade hazelnut cake!