Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
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GLAZE:
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1 tablespoon water
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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Toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
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
1 piece: 384 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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