- What kind of hazelnuts should I use?
- Roasted hazelnuts are the tastiest, but peanuts work too. Just make sure they are unsalted!
Honey & Hazelnut Bars
The combination of roasted hazelnuts and honey reminds us of brittle, but here it appears nestled in a soft, stirred batter. The nuts sprinkled on top toast during baking, releasing an intense aroma, while the honey caramelizes inside, keeping the cake moist.
Ingredients
1 2/3
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1/2
cup
Unsalted Butter (softened)
1/2
cup
Granulated Sugar
2
large
Eggs
1/3
cup
Honey
1
tsp
Baking Powder
1
cup
Hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
2
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
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Equipment Needed
- Baking pan (approx. 8x12 inch)
- Whisk
- Cutting board and knife for nuts
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Tree Nuts (Hazelnut)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Parchment paper is essential for easy removal.
2
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Cream the softened butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and honey, mixing well.
Tip: Thorough creaming creates a light texture.
3
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Sift in the flour and baking powder, then mix to combine.
Tip: The batter will be thick, which is normal.
4
✓
Fold half of the chopped hazelnuts into the batter.
Tip: This adds crunch inside the cake as well.
5
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Spread into the pan and sprinkle the remaining hazelnuts on top.
Tip: Press the top nuts slightly into the batter so they don't fall off when slicing.
6
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Bake for 25-30 minutes (test with a toothpick). Let it cool.
Tip: It can be sliced while still slightly warm.
7
✓
Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: Serve cut into squares or bars.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)