Chocolate Loaf Cake

1: Preheat oven to 165°C.

2: If vegan, make the flaxseed egg by mixing 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp of water.

3: In a large mixing bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.

4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients including the egg or flaxseed mixture.

5: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Gently fold with a spatula to incorporate.

6: Pour the mixture into a prepared pan and top with chopped hazelnuts.

7: Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.