Ingredients

• Butter for greasing the pan
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
• 1 stick (1/4 pound) plus 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Scant 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa
• Dash of salt
• 1/2 cup shelled hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (see note)
• 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, to sprinkle as garnish
• Parchment paper for lining the pan.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2. Grease an 8x3x8-inch baking pan or ovenproof dish with butter. Line with parchment paper, then coat the paper with butter.

3. Combine the chocolate morsels and the almonds in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse about 10 times, or until the almonds and chocolate are ground into fine morsels. Set aside.

4. Combine the stick of butter and the granulated sugar in the food processor and process until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue processing. Add the reserved chocolate mixture and continue processing. Add the flour until all the ingredients are well combined.

5. Place 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the water almost to a simmer. Stir in the cocoa and salt until dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then add to the bowl of the food processor, and process until well blended. Fold in the hazelnuts.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan or on a rack for 1 hour.

7. Cut the cake into individual portions. Place each portion in the center of a plate. To serve, sprinkle the cake with the confectioner's sugar.

Note: Once their hard outer shell has been removed, hazelnuts still have a seed coating or husk that has a bitter taste. The best way to remove it is to toast the nuts at 350 F for about 10 minutes; then they can be rubbed together in a towel or napkin, and the husks will flake off.

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