Best 13 Chocolate Hazelnut Teacake Recipes

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Chocolate hazelnut teacake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This classic teatime treat is made with a moist and fluffy chocolate sponge cake, filled with a rich and creamy hazelnut praline frosting. The combination of chocolate and hazelnut is irresistible and sure to please everyone's taste buds. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating the perfect chocolate hazelnut teacake.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT GATEAU



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Gateau (pronounced ga-toe) is the French word for any rich and fancy cake. I think you'll agree that this dense chocolate dessert fits the bill, with just the right amount of sweetness. -Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the hazelnuts., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; carefully fold into batter. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely., In a saucepan, bring the butter, corn syrup and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Spread over top and sides of cake. Garnish with almonds and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE



Chocolate Hazelnut Torte image

Most cake recipes feed a crowd. So we came up with this elegant little cake that serves six. That's enough for two...with just the right amount of leftovers! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
FROSTING:
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup Nutella
Optional: Chocolate curls and hazelnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and coffee. Beat just until combined., Pour into 2 greased and floured 6-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream and sugar over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; whisk in Nutella. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency, stirring occasionally. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls and hazelnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, Fat 45g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CREPE CAKE



Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake image

Something magical happens when you layer crepes with cream to build a cake. The flavors intensify, you improve the cream to crepe ratio and there are more crispy edges. And then there is the dazzling moment when you present the ethereal cake and slice into it to reveal a whole world of fine rings. This cake, with light hazelnut crepes and rich chocolate cream, isn't difficult to make (though the first crepe in the pan is always a flop; don't get discouraged). It does take some time, though, to make and assemble. Just keep the image of the gorgeous final product in your mind as you work.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 6h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
2 cups/473 milliliters whole milk
1/2 cup/118 milliliters heavy cream
1 cup/145 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/90 grams hazelnut meal
1/4 cup/50 grams sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter, melted, plus more butter for greasing pan
6 ounces/170 grams high-quality chocolate, 64 percent cocoa, finely chopped
1/3 cup/67 grams sugar
1/3 cup/40 grams cornstarch
1/4 cup/25 grams good quality cocoa powder
Pinch kosher salt
2 1/2 cups/591 milliliters whole milk
6 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons/29 grams unsalted butter
3 tablespoons/45 milliliters brandy or strong coffee
1 cup/236 milliliters heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
3 tablespoons/27 grams chopped, toasted hazelnuts
Cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Prepare the crepe batter: Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, milk and cream in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, hazelnut meal, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in some of the milk mixture. Gently whisk from the center of the well, making a thick, smooth batter. Then, while whisking, gradually add remaining milk mixture and whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and butter. (Alternatively, combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend on low speed until smooth.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
  • Prepare the chocolate cream: Place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and set a fine mesh sieve over the bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk in some of the milk to create a thick paste. Gradually add remaining milk while whisking until mixture is smooth and well-combined. Whisk in egg yolks and add butter.
  • Cook milk mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly and occasionally scraping the bottom and sides of the pan with a rubber spatula. Once the mixture comes to a boil and becomes very thick, about 5 minutes, whisk it vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes. Press hot cream mixture through the sieve into the bowl with the chocolate. Let it stand for 2 minutes, then mix it until smooth and well-combined. Add brandy or coffee and stir to combine. Use a rubber spatula to stir the mixture until it has cooled to about room temperature and is smooth and silky. Cover with plastic wrap, pressed into the surface of the custard, and chill until ready to use.
  • Cook the crepes: Melt a little bit of butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and let the pan get hot. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add a scant 1/4 cup (about 3 tablespoons) crepe batter to one side of the pan. (You don't want to use too much batter or you'll have thick crepes.) Quickly tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter to an even thickness across the bottom of the pan and about 1 inch up the sides.
  • Return the pan to the heat and cook crepe until very lightly golden and set on one side, about 45 seconds. Tuck a small offset spatula under the edge of the crepe, grab onto it with your fingers, and quickly flip it over. Cook until light golden brown on the other side, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slip crepe onto a rack to cool. Once crepes are cool, transfer them to a baking sheet and cover with a light towel to keep them from drying out. Continue with remaining batter, occasionally wiping out the skillet with a paper towel and very lightly buttering the skillet every few crepes as needed. You should have 20 to 24. (You need 20 for the cake.)
  • To assemble, stir the cream until smooth. Lay 1 crepe on a cake plate. Using an offset spatula, cover with a thin layer of chocolate cream (2 to 3 tablespoons), leaving a 1/4-inch border. Cover with a crepe and repeat to make a stack of 20, with the best-looking crepe on top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • To serve, top with whipped cream, nuts and dust with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CELEBRATION CAKE



Chocolate Hazelnut Celebration Cake image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield one 4-layer 6-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 24

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans
1 cup unsalted roasted hazelnuts
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup hot coffee
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
A good pinch of kosher salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
Mustard yellow food coloring
Dusty rose pink food coloring
Marzipan kneaded with food coloring and cut into cute shapes (we're making houses)
Crushed unsalted roasted hazelnuts
Green sprinkles, optional
Orange sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease four 6-inch-round, 3-inch-tall cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment.
  • Put the hazelnuts in a food processor and grind them until you have small crumbs. Measure out 1/4 cup of the hazelnut crumbs and set them aside for the frosting.
  • Pour the remaining hazelnut crumbs into a large bowl and whisk in the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, vanilla and eggs. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and then stir in the hot coffee. It will be a very thin batter.
  • Pour into the prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness at 25 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto a greased cooling rack.
  • For the frosting: While the cakes are cooling, use an electric mixer to beat together the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until smooth. Mix in the heavy cream until smooth. Scoop out a tiny amount of frosting for the mustard-colored dollops, add the mustard yellow food coloring and mix until combined. Transfer the yellow frosting to a piping bag with a small round tip. To the remaining frosting, add the dusty rose pink food coloring and mix until the desired shade of pink. Measure out 1 cup of the pink frosting and transfer it to a small bowl. Fold in the reserved 1/4 cup ground hazelnuts.
  • Level your cake layers and spread the top of one of them with the hazelnutty frosting. Place a second layer on top, then frost the top with more of the hazelnutty frosting. Continue with the remaining 2 layers. Frost the top and sides with the remaining pink frosting without nuts.
  • For the decorations: Decorate with mustard dollops of frosting around the edge. Add marzipan house cutouts of white houses with green shutters, crushed hazelnuts, green grass sprinkles, orange sun sprinkles or whatever else you'd like!

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE



Chocolate Hazelnut Torte image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups chopped hazelnuts
5 eggs
3 (3.13-ounce) packages chocolate fudge pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
Cocoa powder and powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Coat bottom and bottom inch of sides of a 10-inch spring-form pan with softened butter. Layer 1 cup chopped hazelnuts on bottom of pan. In food processor or blender, combine remaining 1 cup hazelnuts, eggs, pudding mix, and melted butter. Process until well-mixed and nuts are ground fine. Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until edges of torte are firm but center jiggles when pan is shaken. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes. Release pan sides. Cool to lukewarm then transfer to serving plate and dust with cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Serve at warm or at room temperature.

RICH HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



Rich Hazelnut Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield Ten servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, plus additional for greasing pan
Flour for coating pan
8 ounces Callebaut bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
8 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned and ground
1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan. Place butter and chocolate in a bowl over barely simmering water until melted, stirring often. Whisk egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar. Whisk in the chocolate mixture, hazelnuts and liqueur.
  • Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and whip to firm peaks. Stir 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the remaining whites. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out slightly moist, about 55 minutes. Let cool; cake will fall. Remove the sides of the pan and sift confectioners' sugar over the top. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 496, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 54 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT TOFFEE



Chocolate-Hazelnut Toffee image

A layer of smooth chocolate and chopped hazelnuts disguise the top of this brittle as a candy bar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil cooking spray
4 sticks unsalted butter
2 2/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray, and line with parchment. Melt butterand sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add water and corn syrup. Cook until a candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to even out color. Pour mixture onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool.
  • Spread chocolate over top, and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Break into pieces.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TEACAKE



Chocolate Hazelnut Teacake image

I invented this to use up a surplus of hazelnuts some years ago, long before I even suspected I'd end up living next door to a hazelnut grove!

Provided by Phyllis Wilson

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup ground roasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the chocolate, remove from heat and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the sugar and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, stir into the chocolate mixture. Blend in the sour cream. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Finally, fold in the ground hazelnuts. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE



Chocolate Hazelnut Torte image

Categories     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Hazelnut     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

For torte
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
1 cup hazelnuts (about 4 ounces)
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
5 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter an 8 1/2-inch springform pan and line bottom with a round of wax paper. Butter paper and dust pan with flour, knocking out excess.
For glaze
6 ounce fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish: finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
Accompaniment: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Make torte:
  • In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring until smooth, and cool.
  • Spread hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan and toast in oven until they begin to turn pale golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool hazelnuts completely. Discard any hazelnut skins that rub off easily and transfer nuts to food processor. Add 3 tablespoons sugar and grind mixture fine.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and remaining 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate. Beat in hazelnut mixture until combined well.
  • In another large bowl with cleaned beaters beat whites with a pinch salt until they just hold stiff peaks. Whisk about one-fourth whites into chocolate mixture to lighten and fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Spread batter evenly in springform pan and bake in middle of oven 45 to 55 minutes, or until a tester comes out with crumbs adhering. Cool torte completely in pan on a rack and remove side of pan. Invert torte onto a serving plate and discard wax paper.
  • Make glaze:
  • Put chocolate in a small metal bowl. In a small saucepan bring cream to a boil and pour over chocolate. Stir glaze just until completely smooth and let stand until thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Spread glaze evenly over top and side of torte. With a small icing spatula or butter knife make parallel lines through glaze across top to create a design. Garnish top and bottom edge of torte with chopped hazelnuts and let torte stand until glaze is set, about 2 hours.
  • Serve torte with whipped cream or ice cream.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MUG CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate hazelnut spread, large eggs, all-purpose flour

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, divided
2 large eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ¾ cup (225 g) chocolate hazelnut spread and the eggs.
  • Fold in the flour.
  • Evenly distribute into two mugs.
  • Microwave each mug for 2 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Frost with remaining chocolate hazelnut spread and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 57 grams

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE



Chocolate Hazelnut Torte image

Tortesare richand dense, so a thin wedge is a perfect portion. Dip a long,sharp knife intowarm water,slice, and wipethe blade with a dish towel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 8 1/2-inch torte

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for pan
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for pan and dusting
1 cup currants
1/2 cup whiskey or hot water
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted hazelnuts (6 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Butter an 8 1/2-inch springform pan; sprinkle with cocoa, and tap out excess. In a small bowl, combine currants and whiskey or hot water. Let macerate at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Strain currants in a fine sieve, and discard whiskey.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and butter almost to a boil; making sure all butter is melted. Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl, and pour the cream over to cover. Whisk gently until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt. Whisk into chocolate mixture, and stir in nuts and currants. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake until edges are set and center is still a little soft to the touch, about 2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator, and dust with cocoa powder.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TEACAKE



Chocolate Hazelnut Teacake image

I invented this to use up a surplus of hazelnuts some years ago, long before I even suspected I'd end up living next door to a hazelnut grove!

Provided by Phyllis Wilson

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup ground roasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the chocolate, remove from heat and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the sugar and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, stir into the chocolate mixture. Blend in the sour cream. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Finally, fold in the ground hazelnuts. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE



Chocolate Hazelnut Torte image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Vanilla     Spring     Kosher     Hazelnut     Party     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For cake
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter plus additional for greasing pan
1 cup hazelnuts (5 oz)
6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened; not more than 60% cacao)
2 tablespoons potato starch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature for 30 minutes
1 teaspoon vanilla
Garnish: Passover confectioners sugar
Special Equipment
a 9- to 91/2-inch springform pan; parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Generously butter bottom and side of springform pan, then line bottom with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment paper.
  • Toast hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan in oven, shaking pan once or twice, until golden, about 12 minutes. Place nuts in a kitchen towel and rub off any loose skins while nuts are still warm, then cool nuts completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • While nuts cool, melt butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
  • Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor with potato starch, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar until finely ground. (Be careful not to grind to a paste.)
  • Whisk together yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in chocolate mixture, then add nut mixture and vanilla and whisk until combined (mixture will be slightly grainy).
  • Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until they hold soft peaks. Add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, beating, and beat until whites just hold stiff peaks. Fold one fourth of whites into chocolate mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Pour batter into springform pan, then bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs adhering, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Run a knife around edge of torte to loosen, then remove side of pan. Dust with Passover confectioners sugar .

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the hazelnuts by hand using a sharp knife.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cake dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour and make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate hazelnut teacake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special celebration. With its rich chocolate flavor, crunchy hazelnuts, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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