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German Hazelnut Cake

This cake recipe is from my German mother-in-law and it is easy to make, moist and delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
resting time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 214kcal
Cost: $20

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 31/2 cups hazelnuts 400 g
  • 21/2 tbsp dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9 x 4" loaf pan with parchment paper
  • grind hazelnuts in food processor
  • add bread crumbs and baking powder
  • beat eggs with sugar and vanilla sugar until frothy
  • fold together egg mixture a hazelnut mixture
  • add to a 9x4" loaf pan lined with parchment paper
  • place in a preheated oven for 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
  • cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes then remove from pan and cool completely
  • ice with chocolate hazelnut spread if using