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Nut Cake: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion!

Welcome to the world of Nut Cake, a moist and indulgent dessert that will quickly become a cherished staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g soft butter
  • 100 g white sugar
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • Some vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 150 g flour
  • 1 packet of cream of tartar baking powder
  • 50 g grated chocolate
  • 50 g chopped hazelnuts
  • 200 g ground hazelnuts
  • 100 g yogurt
  • 1 marzipan blanket
  • 200 g couverture for glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (top/bottom heat).
  • Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the soft butter with the white sugar, brown sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy.
  • Incorporate the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture becomes foamy.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually stir this into the creamed mixture.
  • Fold In the Nuts and Chocolate: Carefully fold in the ground hazelnuts, chopped hazelnuts, and grated chocolate. Lastly, add the yogurt and mix until well combined.
  • Prepare Baking Pan: Butter and flour a 26 cm baking pan, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness using the classic chopstick test.
  • Cool and Fill: Allow the cake to cool before slicing it horizontally in the middle. Spread raspberry jam on the bottom layer and place the top layer back on.
  • Apply Marzipan and Chocolate: Cover the top with a marzipan layer, then melt the couverture chocolate and spread it over the marzipan.
  • Decorate: Feel free to finish with any additional decorations or toppings you like!