Description
A rich, moist cake infused with espresso and packed with toasted hazelnuts, perfect for coffee lovers. This elegant yet easy-to-make dessert balances deep coffee flavor with nutty crunch, making it ideal for brunches or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts (lightly toasted)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup brewed espresso (cooled)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (for folding into batter)
Optional: powdered sugar or espresso glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the cooled brewed espresso.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped hazelnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with espresso glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
Swap milk for buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
Add mini chocolate chips for a mocha version.
Use walnuts or almonds instead of hazelnuts if needed.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.
Store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
