Candied Hazelnut Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients:
Hazelnut Cake
Chocolate Frosting
Method:
Hazelnut Cake
Pulse the hazelnuts until they reach a crumb consistency. Add the remaining dry ingredients and pulse to combine. Add water through the feed hole while the machine is running. Once incorporated, about 5 seconds, turn the machine off and test the dough by squeezing a small handful into a ball. If it holds but is still slightly dry, this is perfect as this will result in a lighter dough. Line a cupcake tin of your choice with cupcake papers or cling film and fill with dough. Be gentle and don’t compress the dough too much, this will help result in a lighter cake.
Chocolate Frosting
Blend first 5 ingredients in vita mix on high speed. Once smooth, add the melted cacao butter in the top feed hole while the blender is running on medium speed. Turn to high speed for 5 seconds. Transfer the frosting to a storage container or bowl and place in fridge to set, about 3 hours. Once set, use a piping bag or a cranked spatula to apply the frosting.
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts on top, if you wish.
Hazelnut Cake
- 100g Nut flour
- 150g Hazelnuts, soaked overnight, rinsed and dehydrated
- 75g Coconut sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 30g Water
- Pinch Salt
Chocolate Frosting
- 150g Cashews - soaked and rinsed
- 225g Water or nut milk
- 100g powdered coconut sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract or powder
- 75g Chocolate powder
- 70g Cacao butter - melted
Method:
Hazelnut Cake
Pulse the hazelnuts until they reach a crumb consistency. Add the remaining dry ingredients and pulse to combine. Add water through the feed hole while the machine is running. Once incorporated, about 5 seconds, turn the machine off and test the dough by squeezing a small handful into a ball. If it holds but is still slightly dry, this is perfect as this will result in a lighter dough. Line a cupcake tin of your choice with cupcake papers or cling film and fill with dough. Be gentle and don’t compress the dough too much, this will help result in a lighter cake.
Chocolate Frosting
Blend first 5 ingredients in vita mix on high speed. Once smooth, add the melted cacao butter in the top feed hole while the blender is running on medium speed. Turn to high speed for 5 seconds. Transfer the frosting to a storage container or bowl and place in fridge to set, about 3 hours. Once set, use a piping bag or a cranked spatula to apply the frosting.
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts on top, if you wish.
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