How to Make Viennese Chocolate-Nut Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Viennese Chocolate-Nut Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that has its origins in the historic city of Vienna, Austria. This cake is known for its moist and tender crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and generous amount of crunchy nuts that add a delightful texture and depth of flavor.

With its roots in Austria, this cake is a beloved treat in many European countries and has made its way into the hearts and kitchens of dessert lovers around the world. The combination of chocolate and nuts ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups margarine
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup ground hazelnuts
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Cream margarine and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, hazelnuts, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl and quickly mix into the margarine mixture. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    512 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 191mg