Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Cake – Easy & Rich Dessert Recipe
This moist and fudgy chocolate cake with almonds and hazelnuts is rich, easy to make, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for any occasion—no mixer needed!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk chocolate baking chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour ground almonds
- ¼ cup roughly chopped hazelnuts
- pinch of powdered vanilla or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and flour a springform pan.
- In a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter (cut into small pieces). Stir until smooth.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and let cool slightly. Then whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the flour, sugar, almond flour, and chopped hazelnuts. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15–20 minutes. Be careful not to overbake—this cake should stay soft and fudgy inside.
- Let the cake cool slightly before removing it from the pan and placing it on a serving plate.