HAZELNUT, CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY TORTE
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Strawberry Spring Hazelnut Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- for cake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom with parchment. Butter and flour parchment. Finely grind hazelnuts and 2 tablespoons sugar in processor. Place 2/3 cup ground-nut mixture in medium bowl; add flour and whisk to blend. Reserve remaining nut mixture for garnish.
- Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl until mixture is thick and slowly dissolving ribbon forms when beaters are lifted, about 8 minutes. Fold in flour mixture in 3 additions.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 minutes. Transfer cake to rack. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run small knife between pan sides and cake to loosen. Turn cake out onto rack; peel off parchment. Cool completely.
- for ganache:
- Bring cream to simmer in large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Pour into 13x9x2-inch glass dish. Refrigerate until ganache thickens to spreadable consistency, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 30 minutes (ganache will resemble thick pudding). Transfer 3/4 cup chocolate ganache to small bowl; set aside for garnish.
- Cut cake horizontally into 2 layers (layers will be thin). Place 1 cake layer, cut side up, on platter. Spread 1/2 cup chocolate ganache over. Arrange sliced strawberries in slightly overlapping concentric circles over ganache. Spread 1/2 cup ganache over cut side of second cake layer. Place cake layer atop strawberries, ganache side down, and press slightly to adhere. Spread remaining chocolate ganache over sides and top of cake. Gently press reserved ground hazelnuts onto sides of cake.
- Transfer reserved 3/4 cup ganache to pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe 8 rosettes around top edge of cake, spacing apart. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
- Starting 1/3 inch from stem end of whole strawberries, thinly slice strawberries lengthwise to tip. Press slices slightly to fan. Place fanned berries between rosettes on cake. Garnish with additional toasted hazelnuts, if desired.
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Raz Lekhori
[email protected]This torte was a disaster! The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too runny. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
Oziel Marin
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the torte out of the pan without breaking it. I think I should have greased the pan more thoroughly.
MH Shuvo
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Ko Arr Noe LPN
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but this torte was surprisingly good. The hazelnut crust and strawberry topping really balanced out the chocolate flavor.
Hasmulah Ansari Hasmulah Ansari
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The torte was easy to make and tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend it.
Daniel Pinto
[email protected]This torte is so delicious! The hazelnut crust is the perfect complement to the rich chocolate filling and the strawberries on top add a nice touch of sweetness.
sunday okon
[email protected]I made this torte for a bake sale and it sold out in no time! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.
Fasika Ketsela
[email protected]I love this torte! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family.
Kaison
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out looking just like the picture. The taste was amazing, and I will definitely be making this again.
Erick Son
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The hazelnut crust was perfectly nutty and the chocolate filling was rich and decadent. The strawberries on top added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.
Xamse Maxamed
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was divine, and the presentation was stunning. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate, hazelnuts, and strawberries.