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.

XT4 Crimina
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This gateau is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


Kadir Utban
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I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut in this gateau. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.


Western Boy
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This recipe is a keeper! The chocolate hazelnut gateau is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Anish Don
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my gateau didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit dry and the chocolate flavor was not very strong.


Hunter Farris
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This chocolate hazelnut gateau is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.


Zaib G Nadeem Butt
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this gateau! The hazelnut flavor really shines through.


Daniel Garcia
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The chocolate hazelnut gateau was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Mia Young
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe, but the gateau still turned out great. I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet and added a few chopped hazelnuts to the batter.


Cecilia Leyva
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gateau turned out perfectly. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Justin Wells
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The chocolate hazelnut gateau is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning and the taste is out of this world.


Nasir ali M.ADREES
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I've made this gateau several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Matovu Moses
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This chocolate hazelnut gateau was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and hazelnut was divine, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.