Cakes

Xmas scented cake with fluffy vanilla buttercream

Makos K
December 17, 2016
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This cake gets its nutty flavor from ground roasted hazelnuts and almonds. Made with the one bowl method, it is soft, tender and really moist!

For the cakes
3 ? cups (400 grams) all purpose flour
5 teaspoons (20 grams) baking powder
¾ cups (60 grams) roasted almond and hazelnuts mix
1 ¾ cups (350 grams) sugar
¼ cups (50 grams) brown sugar
¾ teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (230 grams) soft butter
4 medium eggs (200 grams), room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (270 grams) milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons (10 grams) vanilla
Zest from half an orange (or a whole one for stronger orange flavor)
2 tablespoons (30 grams) brandy

For the fluffy buttercream
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, 250 grams), softened
4-5 cups (500-625 grams) confectioners (powdered) sifted sugar (you’ll adjust this according to your preference)
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
3-4 tablespoons milk (you’ll adjust this according to your preference)
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Nutritions

Calories
19820

Sodium
16836mg
701% DV

Fat
651g
1002% DV

Protein
554g
1109% DV

Carbs
2817g
958% DV

Fiber
141g
566% DV
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