Perfect for any occasion, especially good for Valentine’s Day
8/10 portions
200g butter, room temperature
200g soft brown sugar
100g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped very finely
250g self-raising flour
100g dark chocolate
2 eggs, beaten
Topping
100g dark chocolate
50g hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Set oven 180c gas mark 4 line a 23cm cake tin with nonstick paper
Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy, Stir in hazelnuts and flour,
Melt the chocolate on a low heat in the microwave, allow to cool slightly. Stir into the cake
mixture, then add in the eggs and mix well together. Pour into the prepared tin and bake
for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean from the centre of the cake.
When the cake is completely cold, prepare the topping, melt the chocolate on a low heat
in the microwave with a tablespoon of milk, spread the chocolate over the cake and sprinkle
over the hazelnuts.