Chocolate-nut dream: Rocher cake
Are you ready to indulge in a dessert that will take your taste buds to new heights? The Chocolate-nut dream: Rocher cake is a luscious treat that combines rich chocolate flavors with the delightful crunch of hazelnuts.
Ingredients
- 40 g butter: for that rich flavor and moist texture.
- 6 eggs size M: to add lightness and structure.
- 200 g sugar: to provide sweetness.
- 1 pinch of salt: to balance the flavors.
- 120 g flour type 405: as the base for the cake.
- 30 g baking cocoa: for a deep chocolate flavor.
- 100 g ground hazelnuts: to create that signature nutty texture.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly.
- Prepare the cake pan: Grease and flour a round cake pan (about 9 inches) or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs: Crack the eggs into the bowl one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking cocoa, and salt.
- Mix the dry and wet: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in ground hazelnuts: Carefully fold in the ground hazelnuts, making sure they are evenly distributed within the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.