CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE

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Most cake recipes feed a crowd. So we came up with this elegant little cake that serves six. That's enough for two...with just the right amount of leftovers! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
FROSTING:
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup Nutella
Optional: Chocolate curls and hazelnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and coffee. Beat just until combined., Pour into 2 greased and floured 6-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream and sugar over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; whisk in Nutella. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency, stirring occasionally. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls and hazelnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, Fat 45g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.