CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT GATEAU

Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. 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 : Calories 384 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.