Chocolate Hazelnut Gateau |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Gateau (pronounces ga-tow) is the French word for any rich and fancy cake. I think you'll agree this dense chocolate dessert has just the right amount of sweetness. Ingredients:
2/3 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
3 eggs, separated |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup milk |
2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted |
glaze: |
3 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons light corn syrup |
1 tablespoon water |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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. 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. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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. 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 gateau. Garnish with almonds and mint. Yield: 12 servings.
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