Instructions: Preheat oven to gas mark 4 350F180C
You will need a 18cm greased and lined deep round cake tine

First cream together the butter and sugar until pale light and fluffy.

Then add the eggs a little at a time beating well between each addition.

Now fold in the milk sifted flour and baking powder and fold and mix them well.

Now add the chocolate pieces together with the ground hazelnuts and then spoon the mixture into the prepared tin.

Finally sprinkle over the chopped hazelnuts and bake the cake in the centre of the oven for about 1 1/2 hours or until centre is springy when lightly touched.

After 1 hour cover the cake with a sheet of greaseproof paper to prevent the nuts browning too much.

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 5 10 minutes before turning out.

Makes 12 to 16 slices

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