Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau

Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted; GLAZE:; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; Toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves

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

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup whole milk
2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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

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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Originally published as Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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Mrs. Mickey Adams

May 12, 2010

I also made this with black walnuts. AWESOME. My family said to use the walnuts instead of the hazel nuts.
faye_100

Mar 6, 2009

I just needed a chocolate fix,I wanted somethig different. An this really fit the bill. Definatly will make again