You will need:
- 100g natural yoghurt
- 1 egg
- 50g vegetable oil
- 100g sugar
- 80g wheat flour
- 40g roasted hazelnut flour
- 20g cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon of baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 teaspoons Saracino Supreme hazelnut paste
- 100g mascarpone cheese
- Saracino dark chocolate drops
- Chopped hazelnuts for decoration
Step 1
Bring all the ingredients to room temperature.
Step 2
Put the egg and the sugar into a small bowl
Step 3
Mix until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Step 4
Add the yogurt and the oil.
Step 5
Mix until smooth
Step 6
Add flour and baking powder to the next bowl.
Step 7
Add cocoa powder and roasted hazelnut flour
Step 8
Mix all ingredients together
Step 9
The two bowls are ready to be combined
Step 10
Add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture and gently mix
Step 11
Line your baking tin with the baking paper
Step 12
Add the mixture
Step 13
Bake for 30 minutes at 170C
Step 14
Remove the cake from the tin and allow to cool down
Step 15
Break up the cake into small pieces
Step 16
Prepare the mascarpone cheese and Saracino hazelnut food flavouring
Step 17
Add the mascarpone and the Saracino hazelnut paste to the cake
Step 18
Using your hands mix all together
Step 19
Roll small balls and place them on baking paper. Use the same amount of mixture for each ball so they are the same size. When ready place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
TIP – Use a digital scale to achieve the correct amount of mixture for each ball.
Step 20
Get the lollipop sticks and Saracino chocolate drops ready.
Step 21
Melt the chocolate over water or microwave and add to a tall jug or glass. You can add cocoa butter or sunflower oil to achieve a more liquid consistency. Prepare nuts for decorating
Step 22
Dip the end of the stick into the melted chocolate and insert into the ball. Let it set
Step 23
Holding the stick, dip the ball in the chocolate, allow the excess to drain into the glass, and before it sets firm, sprinkle with the crushed nuts. Place the half hazelnut on top, next to the stick.
Step 24
You can now serve and try your hazelnut cake pops! 🙂
