Hedgehog “Cake”
The Hedgehog "Cake" gets its name from the spiky appearance of the chocolate chips and walnuts on top of the cake, resembling a hedgehog's back.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.