My Kitchen: Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau

Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau

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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

Directions

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.