Hazelnut Chiffon Cake Recipe
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Hazelnut Chiffon Cake

By: Joylyn Trickel 
"The hazelnuts give this cake a surprising crunch. It's covered with a buttery mocha frosting. --Joylyn Trickel"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • MOCHA FROSTING:
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot brewed coffee

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, hazelnuts, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg yolks, water, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. In another large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
  2. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest rack at 325 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert the cake pan onto a wire rack; cool completely. Carefully run a knife around edges and center tube to loosen; remove cake.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the baking cocoa, vanilla and enough coffee to achieve desired consistency. Frost cake.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by Jane   view full review
I could not believe it when I finally found this recipe. I had this cake in 1985 in Georgia...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by Dee Blues   view full review
The batter was way too thick and it was very difficult to fold in the egg whites. Consequently...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2012 by Reenie   view full review
I made these into 24 cupcakes and baked them for 20 minutes. I also substituted the water with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2011 by DalayceN   view full review
Very nice cake with great hazelnut flavor. I may have overmixed as mine came out about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Gabby   view full review
i am SO surprised this recipe does not have more reviews! it's delicious!!! i put it in three...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by ROXyoWORLD   view full review
The combination of chocolate and hazelnuts are awesome! I made a layer cake using three 9"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by Ayu   view full review
Was looking for something to surprise my hubby on our 7th anniversary and found this recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by mikeybro1   view full review
I was looking for something unique for my Mom's birthday so I opted for this recipe. Everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2012 by kathyt1965   view full review
Dry and tough. Icing was really good though.

 

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