Hazelnut Molten Cake

A decadent hazelnut molten cake with a rich, gooey center, served warm for an indulgent treat.

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Ingredients

• 200g butter

• 80 g milk chocolate

• 120 g dark chocolate

• 5 eggs, separated

• 200 g sugar

• 100 g ground hazelnuts

• 30 g cocoa powder

• vanilla

• pinch of salt

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Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a 9” springform pan with baking paper.

• In a microwavable bowl or saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate.

• Mix in the cocoa powder and egg yolks. Set aside.

• In a bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt until stiff peaks form.

• Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until combined.

• Add 2/3 of the batter into a separate bowl and fold in the ground hazelnuts.

• Pour the cake batter with hazelnuts into the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

• Allow to cool for 30 minutes.

• Pour the remaining 1/3 of the cake batter on top. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a film forms on top.