Hazelnut Iced Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. 2
   Add 50 gr. sugar to the hazelnuts Set aside 20 grams of hazelnuts for later use.
3. 3
   Beat the butter with the remaining sugar until creamy.
4. 4
   Add the eggs, flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, milk, nuts, and a pinch of salt. Mix well gently with a spatula.
5. 5
   Grease and lightly flour a 22-centimeter ring cake.
6. 6
   Pour in the mixture and bake for 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Leave to rest for 5 minutes, remove from pan and leave to cool on a cooling rack.
8. 8
   In a bowl, add the chocolate and the cream. Melt the chocolate in a microwave for 30 second up to 1 minute. Stir well and allow to cool.
9. 9
   Ice the cake and sprinkle with remaining nuts.