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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Raj On Fire
[email protected]This torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, elegant, and easy to make.
Nomxolisi Moshoeshoe
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Fierce Tworin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte. The hazelnut crust and strawberry filling really balance out the chocolate flavor.
Fadoju Micheal
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert to impress your guests.
Krishan bhat
[email protected]I love the hazelnut chocolate and strawberry combination. It's so unique and delicious.
Hasnain Adil
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Curtis Bear
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
M Farooq
[email protected]This torte is the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious.
Falcon XYZ
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this torte with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Haroon Bashir
[email protected]This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's the best dessert I've ever had.
Hannan Poro Tv
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Zahid Baba
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Taloonys
[email protected]The hazelnut chocolate and strawberry torte is a delicious and elegant dessert. It's perfect for any special occasion.
Marco Flores
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to impress your guests.
Rudra Nath
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The torte is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Ann Rogers
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but this torte was amazing! The hazelnut crust and strawberry filling really balance out the chocolate flavor. It's the perfect dessert for someone who wants something sweet but not too rich.
Matheesha Heshan
[email protected]This torte is absolutely gorgeous and delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.
Janet Damkor
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The hazelnut chocolate and strawberry combination is divine. The hazelnut crust is rich and nutty, the chocolate ganache is smooth and decadent, and the strawberry filling is sweet and ta