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    German Hazelnut Cake Recipe

    Published: Jan 28, 2014 · Modified: Jun 16, 2022 by Marita Sinden · 7 Comments

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    One of my favourite recipes is this fluffy and moist German hazelnut cake (Haselnusskuchen). It's a classic, traditional cake that is popular for adults and children alike. I made this cake for friends in England before and every time I get asked the question 'Is there Nutella in it?' - 'No' I will reply proudly. 'But it contains hazelnut and chocolate-like Nutella minus the palm oil"

    Because this cake with hazelnut is one of my favourites, - I decided to republish this post, and add some extra details to the recipe I first posted this recipe in January 2013. I made this chocolate hazelnut cake both as a tray and hazelnut bundt cake.

    Hazelnuts and chocolate are an unbeatable combination. If I have the choice of a type of chocolate to have I will always choose milk chocolate with hazelnuts. (Peanuts are second). If you want you can omit the chocolate glaze and alternatively just decorate the cake with some icing sugar dust. I like to use milk chocolate, but you can also use dark or even white one. 

    German Hazelnut Cake

    Where to find ground hazelnuts in the UK?

    Its main ingredients are ground hazelnuts (affiliate link). They are not easy to find in the UK. But I know that the larger Sainsbury's tend to sell them. Here is a link.   If you don't have one near you there is always  Amazon (affiliate link) or you can check out some organic health shops.  

    Variations to the German Hazelnut Cake Recipe

    So the recipe I outlined below is the basic recipe - with ingredients you may have in your pantry. For me personally, it's the best hazelnut cake recipe - as I have tried many before I  stuck with this one. However, there are so many different variations of this recipe that have been handed down for generations.

    • For a bit of an extra kick, you could give a splash of 40% rum to the cake mixture.
    • For a super chocolaty taste, add another 200g grated chocolate or chocolate chips (affiliate link) to the dough.
    • Add some drained glass morello cherries to the dough. This will make your hazelnut cake extra moist.

    This cake recipe is easy and quick to prepare. Preparations only take 15 minutes and it's difficult to get it wrong.  I often make it on a Friday evening for our weekend coffee and cake or as an easily transportable treat to bring round to my friends. Kids will love this cake for their birthday, but make sure to ask all your guests whether anybody has a nut allergy. - My personal tip is to leave it to rest for a while. For some reason, it takes even better the next day.

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    Recipe

    German Hazelnut Cake

    German Hazelnut Cake

    Marita
    Try this deliciously moist German chocolate cake
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Cakes
    Cuisine German
    Servings 6
    Calories 900 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 g butter 1 cup
    • 200 g sugar 1 cup
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 250 g plain flour 2 cups
    • 4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 250 g ground hazelnuts (affiliate link) 9 oz
    • 125 ml milk ½ cup
    • 150 g pack chocolate cake icing (5 oz) I had 200 g (7oz) and it was too much
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    Instructions
     

    • In a cake mixer (or use your handmixer) mix the butter, salt, sugar and eggs to a nice thick fluffy, creamy consistency
    • One by one mix in the flour, milk and hazelnuts.
    • Grease a cake form (whatever form takes your fancy). Coat with breadcrumbs
    • Bake at 180 degrees celcius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 45-60 minutes. I would poke the cake after 45 minutes with a cocktail stick or fork to check if the tip comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool down. In the meantime heat the chocolate glaze according to packet instruction and then spread evenly on the cooled cake. Optional add some chopped hazelnuts (affiliate link) for decoration.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 900kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 15gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 6gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 1233IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 272mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword german hazelnut cake, ground hazelnut cake, hazelnut cake recipe, hazlnut cake
    Did you make this recipe? I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Please leave a quick Comment and star rating. I appreciate your feedback.

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    1. Frank Waters says

      April 01, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent. Thanks for sharing this. I've now made it twice and starting a third today. It's going down a storm. Shared the recipe with my sister and niece too.

      Reply
    2. Frank Waters says

      March 28, 2023 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy, moist and delicious cake. My wife loves hazelnut cake and this is a winner.
      Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Marita says

        April 14, 2023 at 9:01 am

        Thanks for trying Frank! I am glad you are enjoying it!

        Reply
    3. Eva says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:53 am

      So I baked it this morning. It is delious. I did not apply the choclate glaze and it still tastes just right. Note that you need to adjust the instructions... flour, salt... when to add?

      Reply
      • Marita says

        February 02, 2014 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks for noticing... I have updated the recipe

        Reply
    4. Eva says

      January 30, 2014 at 5:41 am

      Great I will try it on the week end when my filipino colleagues comes over to cook for me!

      Reply
    5. mia jafari says

      January 30, 2014 at 12:08 am

      I love this. Going to bake it for my family this weekend xx

      Reply

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