HAZELNUT MOCHA TORTE
This dessert is reminiscent of fine European cakes. I recently made it for my mother, who is German, and it brought back fond memories for her.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Combine hazelnuts and flour; fold into batter, 1/4 cup at a time. Spoon into two greased 9-in. round baking pans lined with waxed paper. , Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the ganache ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate and butter are melted. Remove from the heat. Set saucepan in ice; stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from ice and set aside. , For buttercream, combine sugar and water in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add a small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; return all to pan. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in cooked sugar mixture. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. If necessary, refrigerate until buttercream reaches spreading consistency., Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of ganache to within 1/4 in. of edges. Top with second cake layer and remaining ganache. Freeze for 5 minutes. Spread hazelnuts into sides of cake. Garnish with whole hazelnuts and chocolate leaves. Refrigerate.
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Bijoy Ghso
[email protected]This is the best torte recipe I've ever tried.
Nelrine Barrett
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfect.
Nathaniel Guerrero
[email protected]This torte is always a hit with my friends and family.
MD.aminul Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.
Timothy Christians
[email protected]This torte was a lot of work, but it was worth it in the end.
Rudash Samadde
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort.
Komagum Edwin
[email protected]The ganache was a bit runny, but the torte still tasted good.
Rawan Ahmad
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still delicious.
Zahir tamoor Zahir tamoor
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and hazelnut.
Cory Neary
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Lefa Ramaala
[email protected]The hazelnut crust is the perfect complement to the rich chocolate ganache.
Slater McCrady
[email protected]I love the combination of hazelnut and mocha in this torte. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination that I've never had before.
heylow Millard
[email protected]This torte was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a truly special dessert that everyone loved.
fazlulhaq babu
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a stunning and delicious dessert.
Saud Faqir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coffee-flavored desserts, but this torte changed my mind. The coffee flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. I loved the crunchy hazelnut crust and the creamy chocolate ganache.
Bård M
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my dinner party! The hazelnut and mocha flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.