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Egyptian Hazelnut Cake

Egyptian Hazelnut Cake
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Egyptian Hazelnut Cake is a unique and flavorful dessert that combines toasted hazelnuts with aromatic Egyptian spices like cinnamon and cardamom. This moist and tender cake delivers a rich nutty base enhanced by warm spices, making it a delightful treat for any occasion and a wonderful way to experience Egyptian culinary traditions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and ground (not powdered)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or 1/2 cup vegetable oil for a lighter texture)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Hazelnuts: Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet or oven until fragrant and golden. Rub them between your hands or a towel to remove skins. Let them cool, then grind finely while keeping some texture.
  2. Mixing the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Gently stir in the ground hazelnuts to combine.
  3. Creaming Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color, ensuring a tender crumb and airy texture.
  4. Adding Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter mixture, making sure each egg is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid toughening the batter.
  6. Baking: Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cooling and Serving: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to ensure clean slicing and preserve texture.

Notes

  • Toast nuts thoroughly: This unlocks the full flavor and aroma of hazelnuts.
  • Don’t overmix batter: Fold gently to keep the cake tender and light.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: Ensures smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Check doneness early: Oven temperatures vary; start checking a few minutes before time.
  • Allow full cooling: Prevents breaking and enhances slicing quality.

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Keywords: Egyptian hazelnut cake, nut cake, Egyptian dessert, hazelnuts, cinnamon, cardamom, moist cake, nutty cake

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