- What kind of nuts should I use?
- Hazelnuts are the most delicious for this, but it also works with peanuts. It is important that they are unsalted!
Honey & hazelnut slice
The combination of roasted hazelnuts and honey is reminiscent of brittle, but here it appears nestled in a soft, creamed sponge. The hazelnuts sprinkled on top roast during baking, releasing an intense aroma, while the honey caramelises from within, keeping the cake moist and succulent.
Ingredients
200
g
Plain flour
100
g
Butter (soft)
100
g
Caster sugar
2
pcs
Eggs
100
g
Honey
5
g
Baking powder
150
g
Hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
1
packet
Vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
20
g
Icing sugar (for dusting)
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray (tin)
- Whisk
- Chopping board and knife for the nuts
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Nuts (Hazelnuts)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line the baking tray with baking parchment.
Tip: The paper is essential.
2
✓
Cream the butter with the sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs and honey.
Tip: Thorough creaming = light sponge.
3
✓
Sift in the flour and baking powder, then mix together.
Tip: The batter will be thick, this is normal.
4
✓
Fold half of the chopped hazelnuts into the batter.
Tip: This way it will crunch inside too.
5
✓
Smooth into the baking tray and sprinkle the remaining hazelnuts on top.
Tip: Press the top hazelnuts slightly into the dough so they don't fall off when slicing.
6
✓
Bake for 25-30 minutes (skewer test). Let it cool.
Tip: Can be cut when lukewarm.
7
✓
Dust with icing sugar when serving.
Tip: Serve cut into squares or slices.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Plain flour
- 100 g Butter (soft)
- 100 g Caster sugar
- 2 pcs Eggs
- 100 g Honey
- 5 g Baking powder
- 150 g Hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 20 g Icing sugar (for dusting)