Hazelnut Brownie

 

                This fondant chocolate cake with crushed hazelnuts is an afternoon treat.

For 4 servings

• 120 g dark chocolate
• 120 g butter
• 4 eggs
• 400 g sugar
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 100 g all-purpose flour
• 120 g hazelnuts, crushed
• Pinch of salt

1. In a large saucepan of simmering water, in a bain-marie, melt the chocolate and the butter; add the eggs one by one and the salt, mix well.
2. Add the sugar until it becomes creamy; add vanilla and flour, mix well.
3. Add the hazelnuts to the preparation.
4. In an 8 inch square pan. x 8 in. buttered, pour the dough; preheat oven to 350F (180C) and bake for 20 minutes.
5. Let the brownie cool and cut it into squares.

BON APPÉTIT