Nut Cake with Orange Glaze
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. I use hazelnuts for baking, which I roast in the oven to remove the skins and enhance their aroma. In my recipe, I use dried figs, but you can substitute them with other dried fruits. Bake this cake, prepare yourself a cup of fragrant tea, and enjoy every bite. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake at 180 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Immediately after baking, cover the nuts with a towel and let them sit for 1 minute, then easily remove the skins.
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Step 3
3. Cut the dried figs into random pieces.
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Step 4
4. Mix the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and ground anise.
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Step 5
5. Place the roughly chopped nuts and figs in flour and mix.
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Step 6
6. In a separate bowl, beat ¾ cup of butter until fluffy.
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Step 7
7. Add granulated sugar and whisk for another 4-5 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Add the chicken eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Step 9
9. Add orange zest to the butter mixture.
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Step 10
10. Add the nuts with figs and all the flour mixture to the bowl with the butter.
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Step 11
11. Mix well to obtain a thick dough.
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Step 12
12. Place the dough into a baking pan and smooth it out.
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Step 13
13. Bake at 180 degrees for about 65-70 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Step 14
14. Meanwhile, place the juice and remaining butter in a saucepan and set over heat. Cook until the butter melts, then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Add powdered sugar.
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Step 15
15. Mix the icing until a smooth consistency is achieved.
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Step 16
16. Remove the cake from the mold and pour the prepared hot glaze over it; let it stand for 1-1.5 hours.
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Step 17
17. Slice the finished cake into pieces and enjoy every bite.