Best 6 Hazelnut And Chocolate Meringue Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly delight of a hazelnut and chocolate meringue cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures. This delectable treat features layers of airy meringue, rich chocolate ganache, and crunchy hazelnuts, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the steps to create this stunning dessert, perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT MERINGUE LAYER CAKE



Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringue Layer Cake image

Guests don't need to know how easy this impressive dessert is to make!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ground toasted hazelnuts
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup Nutella® hazelnut spread with cocoa
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
12 Ferrero Rocher™ candies, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease with shortening two 9-inch round cake pans. Line pan bottoms with cooking parchment paper; grease again, and sprinkle pans with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg yolks with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Scrape bowl; beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Spread batter evenly in pans.
  • In another large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in ground hazelnuts. Place spoonfuls of meringue on top of batter in each pan; carefully spread to cover batter to within 1/4 inch of sides of pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling racks 15 minutes. Carefully run knife around sides of pans to loosen cake and meringue. Remove from pans, and place meringue-side-up on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • For topping, using chilled large bowl and beaters, beat whipping cream using electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup of the hazelnut spread and the powdered sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
  • To assemble cake, place cake layer on serving plate or cake stand, meringue-side-up. Place remaining 1/3 cup hazelnut spread in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or just until softened. Carefully spread softened hazelnut spread over meringue layer. Top with remaining cake layer, meringue-side-up. Top with dollops of whipped cream mixture, spreading slightly to cover top of cake. Garnish top with candies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MERINGUE CAKE



Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Cake image

Provided by Michele

Number Of Ingredients 13

240 grams dark chocolate, (chopped)
180 grams unsalted butter, (chopped)
2 eggs
4 eggs, (extra, separated)
90 grams brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50 grams all-purpose flour, (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder, (sifted)
40 grams toasted and ground hazelnuts (can also use ground almonds)
220 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, (sifted)
25 grams cocoa powder, (sifted, plus extra for dusting)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch (24 cm) round spring form cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and butter and place over a pot of boiling water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl isn't touching the water. We want to use the steam to gently melt the chocolate and butter. Stir occasionally until the mixture is melted then set aside and let cool slightly.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the eggs, 4 egg yolks, brown sugar, and vanilla and mix on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder, and ground hazelnuts and mix well.
  • Once the egg mixture is light and fluffy, add cooled melted chocolate mixture and gently fold to incorporate. Then add the flour mixture and gently fold until combined.
  • Pour cake batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Take the cake out of the oven and set aside while you make the chocolate meringue.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 350°F. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites on medium-low. Once the egg whites form soft peaks, gradually add the sugar in a slow and steady stream. Don't just dump it in! Add the vinegar and increase the speed to high and whisk for another 2-3 minutes until the meringue is thick and glossy.
  • In the meantime, combine the cornstarch and cocoa powder and sift to remove any clumps.
  • Once the meringue is thick and glossy, gently fold in the cornstarch and cocoa powder until combined. Spoon the meringue on top of the partially cooked cake.
  • Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the meringue is crisp and cooked.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before running a knife around the edge of the cake and gently removing from the spring form pan. Allow the cake to cool and then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Dust with cocoa powder to serve.

CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT MERINGUE CAKE



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This cake has delicious twists and turns from it crackly top and hidden hazelnut center to its chocolatey finish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 cup hazelnuts
All-purpose flour, for pan
3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
6 large whole eggs, separated
4 large egg whites
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled, plus 4 ounces roughly chopped
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rum, optional
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-3-inch springform pan. Line bottom with parchment. Butter parchment, and sprinkle with flour; tap out excess. Set aside.
  • Spread hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and skins start to crack, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven; rub vigorously with a clean kitchen towel to take off skins. Let cool; roughly chop. Set aside.
  • Make cake batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar until pale and smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and rum, if using; beat until combined. Set aside.
  • In a clean mixer bowl, combine 6 egg whites and salt; using the whisk attachment, beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Stir one-third of the egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining beaten egg whites just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make meringue: Combine hazelnuts, chopped chocolate, and cornstarch in a small bowl, and set aside. Place remaining 4 egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean mixer bowl; using a clean whisk attachment, beat on high speed until frothy. With mixer running, slowly add superfine sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes. Fold in hazelnut mixture.
  • Remove cake from oven. Using an offset spatula, spread meringue mixture on top of cake, and return to oven. Bake until meringue is lightly browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let stand 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen, and release sides of pan. Let cool, about 30 minutes, before slicing and serving.

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT MERINGUE CAKE



Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringue Cake image

You could make a meringue topping with a jar of chocolate-hazelnut spread. But this cake deserves the best. (You're going to need some real hazelnuts.)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 whole eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate (6 oz.), melted
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate (6 oz.), coarsely chopped
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped hazelnuts
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 egg whites
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Chocolate Cake
  • Cover bottom of 9-inch springform pan with parchment. Beat 6 egg whites in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate, vanilla and salt.
  • Add 1/3 of the egg whites to chocolate batter; stir gently just until blended. Repeat in 2 batches with remaining egg whites. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, prepare Meringue Topping.
  • Meringue Topping
  • Combine chopped chocolate, nuts and cornstarch. Beat 4 egg whites in clean large bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually beat in granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Gently stir in chopped chocolate mixture.
  • Remove cake from oven. Spoon Meringue Topping over cake, spreading to edge of pan to completely cover cake and seal meringue to edge of pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until cake is done and meringue is lightly browned. Cool cake in pan 10 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim. Cool cake completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MERINGUES



Chocolate Hazelnut Meringues image

A rich chocolate-hazelnut filling is featured in these delicious meringues - a tempting French dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 225°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on low speed until foamy. Increase speed to medium; gradually add 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high; gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, the powdered sugar and cocoa, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating 2 to 4 minutes or until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in hazelnuts.
  • Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with large open star tip. Onto cookie sheets, pipe meringues about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 1 hour 35 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven with door closed 2 hours. Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg

HAZELNUT & BAILEYS MERINGUE CAKE



Hazelnut & Baileys meringue cake image

A fantastic combination of sweet nutty meringue, fresh cream and tart raspberries

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

sunflower oil , for greasing
150g toasted hazelnuts
5 egg whites
280g golden caster sugar
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
300ml pot double cream
2 tbsp icing sugar , plus extra for dusting
3 tbsp Baileys cream liqueur (optional)
200g pack fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line 2 x 20cm sandwich tins with foil, then lightly oil the foil. Whizz the nuts in a processor until finely ground.
  • Whisk the egg whites in a bowl until they form stiff peaks. Whisk in most of the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until the mixture is stiff and glossy. Stir the rest of the sugar into the nuts, then fold into the meringue with the vinegar. Divide between the tins and level the tops.
  • Bake for 40-45 mins until firm, then cool in the oven. When the meringues are cold, carefully peel off the foil.
  • To serve, whisk the cream, icing sugar and Baileys together until softly stiff. Put one of the meringues, top-side down, on a plate, then spread with the cream and scatter over the raspberries. Put the other meringue layer on top and dust generously with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 60 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start whisking. This will help them reach their full volume.
  • Be patient when whisking the egg whites. It takes time to get them to stiff peaks. But don't over-whisk them, or they will become dry and brittle.
  • Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites while you are whisking. This will help prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
  • Be careful not to over-mix the batter. Over-mixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Hazelnut and chocolate meringue cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its light and airy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and nutty crunch, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this Hazelnut and Chocolate Meringue Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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