FAVORITE HAZELNUT-MOCHA TORTE

Favorite Hazelnut-Mocha Torte image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
FILLING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons strong hot brewed coffee
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
WHIPPED CREAM:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Shaved dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan with parchment paper; grease paper. Place eggs and sugar in a blender; cover and process until frothy. Add hazelnuts, flour and baking powder; cover and process 1 minute or until blended., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack; carefully remove pan bottom and paper. Cool completely., In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Using a long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Decorate as desired with shaved chocolate and hazelnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

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