Ingredients
1 1/2 cup Hazelnuts (skins removed)
3/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Cocoa
1/4 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
5 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
For Glaze:
3 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons Butter
1 1/2 cups powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Hot Water
Preparation
In food processor bowl combine nuts, sugar, cocoa, chocolate chips, baking powder and baking soda; process until nuts are ground. Add eggs and vanilla; process until nearly smooth. Turn into greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan directly onto serving plate. Cool completely. Spread with Chocolate Glaze.
For Glaze: In a small saucepan melt together chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat: stir in sifted powdered sugar and hot water. Add more water if needed to make of pouring consistency.
