Hazelnut Chocolate Torte With Espresso Ganache

Hazelnut Chocolate Torte With Espresso Ganache
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Hazelnut Chocolate Torte With Espresso Ganache a try. One serving contains 457 calories, 8g of protein, and 34g of fat. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have bittersweet chocolate, blanched hazelnuts, vanillan extract, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours.

Instructions

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch springform pan. In food processor, pulse 1 cup sugar with hazelnuts until finely ground.
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In large bowl, whisk yolks, hazelnut mixture, zest, butter, salt, and vanilla until combined; set aside.
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3
Using mixer fitted with whip attachment, beat whites on medium-high speed to opaque. Slowly add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to beat to soft peaks. Fold meringue into hazelnut mixture, alternating with panko crumbs.
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4
Pour into pan and bake until center is just set and toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean (see headnote), about 40 minutes.
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5
Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove sides of pan and let cake cool completely before glazing.
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6
In heatproof bowl, heat chocolate with cream and espresso powder, until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
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7
Place cake on wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet.
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Pour ganache over cake. Chill to set ganache.
9
Serve.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs
Servings12
Health Score4
Dish TypesSide Dish
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