A men’s tea party seemed like a fantasy. But as the snow melted, these boys were happy to gather at Nightwood’s woodworking studio near the Brooklyn Navy Yard for strong, earthy teas and late-afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
- 1 ¼ cups raw sugar, such as turbinado or demerara
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup brewed espresso
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup whole-wheat flour
- ¼ cup wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups coarsely ground nuts, such as blanched hazelnuts or almonds
- 8 ounces coarsely chopped best-quality dark chocolate
- 2 to 3 tablespoons each: millet and chia seeds (available at health-food stores).
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)
619 calories; 38 grams fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 64 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 37 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 123 milligrams cholesterol; 284 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Serves 10-12
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
- Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat on medium-high speed until lightened and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed. Reduce speed to medium-low and add the eggs, one at a time, making sure they’re incorporated before adding the next. Beat in espresso and vanilla. Add the flours, 2 tablespoons wheat germ, baking powder and salt; beat on low speed until just incorporated. Using a large spatula, fold in most of the chopped nuts and chocolate, reserving 1/2 cup of each for the top of the cake. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and gently smooth the top. Scatter reserved nuts and chocolate on top of cake, along with the remaining 2 tablespoons wheat germ, millet and chia seeds.
- Bake until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 70 to 90 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool 20 minutes before removing from pan.
2 hours 15 minutes
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