Petits gâteaux au chocolat et noisettes torréfiées

Petits Gâteaux au Chocolat et Noisettes Torréfiées

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150g) hazelnuts
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
• Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
• Fresh berries or whipped cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a mini muffin tin or small cake molds.

1. Roast the hazelnuts:

• Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
• Once cooled, rub the hazelnuts between your hands or in a clean kitchen towel to remove the skins. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts and set aside.

1. Prepare the batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

1. Combine the dry ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

1. Mix the batter:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Gently fold in the chopped, roasted hazelnuts.

1. Bake the mini cakes:

• Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin or small cake molds, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

1. Serve:

• Dust the cooled mini cakes with powdered sugar if desired.
• Serve the petits gâteaux au chocolat et noisettes torréfiées with fresh berries or whipped cream, if you like.

Enjoy your delicious Petits Gâteaux au Chocolat et Noisettes Torréfiées! These rich, nutty mini cakes are perfect for a sweet treat or a special dessert.