Chocolate Hazelnut Surprise Cake
1 c Plus 12 whole hazelnuts 3/4 c Plus 1 tablespoon sugar Oil and flour for pan 2 lg Eggs 2 Egg whites 3/4 c Mild-flavored vegetable oil 1/4 c Strong brewed espresso 1 ts Vanilla e...
Ingredients
- 1c plus 12 whole hazelnuts
- 3/4c plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2egg whites
- 3/4c mild-flavored vegetable oil
- 1/4c strong brewed espresso
- 1ts vanilla extract
- 3/4c all-purpose flour
- 1/2c unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
- 1
1 c Plus 12 whole hazelnuts 3/4 c Plus 1 tablespoon sugar Oil and flour for pan 2 lg Eggs 2 Egg whites 3/4 c Mild-flavored vegetable oil 1/4
- 2
Spread hazelnuts on baking pan and heat until skins cracked and nuts are toasted
- 3
Transfer to wire mesh strainer and protecting your hand with a potholder and holding strainer over a bowl or sink, rub nuts briskly to remov
- 4
Set aside 12 hazelnuts, coarsely chop and reserve for garnish
- 5
Finely chop remaining hazelnuts in food processor with 1 tablespoon of sugar and set aside
- 6
Lightly oil and flour a 10 inch springform pan
- 7
Shake out excess flour
- 8
Beat whole eggs and egg whites in large mixing bowl until frothy