Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Recipe by Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Feb. 10, 2022

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

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Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau

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Yield:12 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:30 min
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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
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Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    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

1 piece: 384 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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