Norwegian Hazelnut Cake

This cake is easy to make and boasts a rich, sweet flavor!!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Lightly grease the bottom of one 10 inch springform pan.

Reserve 8 whole nuts for garnish.

Pulse the remaining nuts in a food processor until ground , and reserve 1 tablespoon of ground nuts for garnish.

Melt margarine or butter in a small saucepan over low heat , cool.

In a large bowl beat eggs , sugar , and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until thick and lemon colored.

Add flour , baking powder , salt , and ground nuts , mix well.

Continue to beat mixture while slowly adding the cooled melted butter or margarine until blended.

Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees f.

For 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 15 minutes then remove sides of pan.

Remove pan bottom and invert onto a serving plate.

Cover with a cloth towel and cool for another 30 minutes before glazing.

To make glaze: in a medium saucepan bring whipping cream just to a boil , take off heat and stir in the semi-swe.

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