Ingredients
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1/2 cup milk
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3 tbsp milk (room temperature)
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1/4 cup oil (any odourless)
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1/2 tsp vanilla essence
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1/2 cup powder sugar
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3/4 cup all purpose flour (PLEASE IGNORE THE MEASUREMENT IN VIDEO WHICH SAYS 1/3rd CUP, IT’s 3/4th CUP) from which you remove 1 tbs Maida and add 1 tbs cocoa powder
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp coffee powder
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1/2 cup icing sugar
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A pinch of salt
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100 gm dark chocolate
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100 gm fresh cream
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1 cup whipping cream (after whipping will become 1.5-2 cup)
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Some hazelnut spread
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150 gm dry roasted chopped hazelnut
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Some dry roasted sliced almonds
About
This Eggless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake is a soft and spongy dessert made without eggs. It combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the crunchy texture of hazelnuts for a delicious treat. The cake uses ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and milk, with a touch of baking soda for fluffiness. It’s easy to prepare, requiring simple steps like mixing dry ingredients and incorporating wet ones. The cake can be frosted with a chocolate or hazelnut spread for extra indulgence.
Steps
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In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup milk with 1 tbsp lime juice, let it curdle for 5 minutes. |
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In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla essence, 2 tbsp milk, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Mix well. |
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Sift in 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp coffee powder. Add the milk-lime mixture and 1 tbsp milk. Mix with a whisk. |
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Grease a 4-inch round cake mold, line with butter paper, and pour in the batter. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let the cake cool for 2 hours before removing it from the mold and leveling the top. |
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Melt 100 gm dark chocolate and 100 gm fresh cream together in the oven or on the stove. Mix well. |
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Slice the cooled cake into layers using a knife and turntable. Whip 1 cup cream until it doubles in size. |
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Place the bottom cake layer on a plate, brush with water, and spread a layer of whipped cream. Add chocolate cream (mix ganache and whipped cream), a spoonful of hazelnut spread, and chopped dry fruits. |
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Place the second cake layer, add more chocolate cream, hazelnut spread, and dry fruits. Cover the cake with chocolate cream, decorate with dry fruits, and pipe star-shaped cream drops on top. Finish with hazelnut chocolate. Enjoy! |
