Aunty Vera's Kitchen - Coffee & Hazelnut Cake

Hello Happy Crafters! It's the weekend! And that means it's time for......

I know, it's been a while since we brought you yumminess from our kitchens. So I thought we could sit out in the garden today and enjoy the lovely weather we are having down here in Oz..... and share a cup of tea and perhaps a slice of this lovely Coffee and Hazelnut Cake......

First of all - credit where credit is due........ I actually got this recipe from a Coles Magazine - you know, that freebie that you pick up on your way out of the supermarket that often has the bonus of being full of really great recipes! Like this one!
It was actually supposed to be a gluten free recipe, but I have changed it over to being a glutony one (lol). For gluten free - simply switch the flour and baking powder to gluten free varieties.
I love making this cake becuase it is SO easy to make... but looks (and tastes) really impressive!

I'm into visual aids (lol) so here's the recipe in pictures.....

* Using an electric mixer, beat 3 eggs with 1 cup of sugar for about 10 minutes, or until light & fluffy and tripled in volume......

* With the motor on low, slowly pour in 200ml of oil (the original recipe calls for olive oil but I used canola)

* Mix 200g hazelnut meal, 2/3 cup plain flour and 1/2 tspn baking powder in a large bowl and whisk to combine well (this also sifts the flour) Gently fold this mixture into your batter........

* Whisk 2 tspns instant coffee granules into 1/4 cup hot water in a jug until dissolved. Let cool a little and then stir into your cake mixture.

* Pour the mixture into a prepared cake pan and bake at 170 degrees C for about 50 minutes, or until your cake passes the skewer test

* When cooked, stand in the pan for about 5 minutes before popping the cake out and cooling completely.

* When cool, top with whipped cream. You can flavour the cream with a tablespoon of coffee liquer or a teaspoon of coffee dissolved in a bit of hot water. Then sprinkle all over with chopped haszelnuts and shaved chocolate.......

Aunty Vera's Handy Hint - for an easy way to shave your chocolate try a potato peeler!

Now just put the kettle on and enjoy!!

Did you notice the Kaisercraft gold die-cut paper? It makes a lovely doilie for special occasions!

xx Aunty Vera :)