Description
This Golden Vanilla Loaf with Crunchy Chocolate Hazelnut Glaze is a rich, buttery vanilla cake baked to golden perfection and topped with a thick, glossy chocolate hazelnut glaze with a delightful crunch—ideal for brunch, dessert, or gifting.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate hazelnut spread with butter until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in chopped hazelnuts and a pinch of sea salt if using.
- Pour glaze over the cooled loaf, letting it drip down the sides. Let set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add orange zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-sensitive option.
- Sprinkle extra chopped hazelnuts or chocolate chips on top of the glaze for added crunch.
- For a richer glaze, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the melted mixture.
- Let loaf cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg