CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE
Categories Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Hazelnut Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Boil tawny Port in heavy large saucepan until reduced to 10 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Set reduced Port aside.
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch square baking pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom with parchment. Butter parchment. Dust pan with flour; tap out excess. Melt chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Cool slightly. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of reduced Port, ground nuts and cocoa. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in another large bowl until mixture whitens and triples in volume, about 6 minutes. Add chocolate mixture and fold together.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until top forms crust and cracks, and tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 55 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool 30 minutes. Press down on crusty portion of top to even. Run small sharp knife around cake sides to loosen. Cool 2 hours. Turn cake out onto 7-inch cardboard square. Peel off parchment.
- For icing:
- Bring cream, corn syrup and remaining 6 tablespoons reduced Port to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Let stand until cool but still spreadable, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Place cake on platter. Spread chocolate icing over top and sides of cake, forming waves in icing atop cake. Press chopped hazelnuts onto sides and 1/2 inch over top edge to cake. Alternate husked and unhusked hazelnuts atop cake along chopped hazelnut border. Refrigerate cake at least 4 hours. (Cake can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Cut cake into slices and serve.
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Dagi Ye
[email protected]Overall, I enjoyed this cake and would recommend it to others.
Abu Jafar Iqbal
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Travis Shackleford
[email protected]I had trouble finding hazelnut flour, so I used almond flour instead. The cake still turned out well.
Eva Rani
[email protected]The cake didn't rise properly.
Pearly Choisy
[email protected]The cake was too sweet for my taste.
Dulce Guzman
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.
almamun mondol
[email protected]This is the best chocolate hazelnut cake I've ever had. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Jason P Staley
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Mujeeb Lampayi
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Khan afridi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but I loved this one. The hazelnut flavor really balances out the chocolate.
Salim Sani
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Mahabub islam Atik
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Charles m Dalton
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Mariska Williams
[email protected]I love how moist and fluffy this cake is. The hazelnut flavor is also very pronounced, which I love.
MS Masuma
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and hazelnut flavors.
sweet ansu
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Saim Iqbal
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Shane Conner
[email protected]This chocolate hazelnut cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the hazelnut flavor was divine. The chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and decadent flavor.