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French Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

French Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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A light and creamy glaze adorns this luscious cake. Ground nuts replace quite a bit of the flour in this sinful confection.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 42 mins
Cooling Time: 15 mins cooling

Servings: 10 servings

ingredients
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur or milk
2/3 cup ground toasted hazelnuts or almonds
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water

directions
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

BEAT sugar, butter, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in melted chocolate and egg yolks. Add flour and liqueur; beat until smooth. Stir in hazelnuts. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate batter. Spread into prepared springform pan.

BAKE for 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out still slightly moist. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Loosen and remove side of pan. Invert onto wire rack to cool completely.

HEAT butter, corn syrup and water in small, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Add remaining morsels; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

POUR 3 tablespoons Glaze into small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Pour remaining Glaze over cake; spread over top and sides. Allow to set for a few minutes. Cut tiny corner from bag; pipe reserved Glaze over cake.

nutritional information
Calories: 500 Calories from Fat: 270 Total Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g Cholesterol: 105 mg Sodium: 260 mg
Carbohydrates: 54 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Sugars: 40 g
Protein: 6 g

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reviews

KATHY G. from South Daytona, FL

04/28/09

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Special treat

I am not a fan of hazelnuts. I decided to try a different nut; brazil or pecan. It was just as wonderful.

Cheryl L. from Germantown, MD

12/08/06

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French Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

This delicious cake is always easy to make. And it does not call for ingredients that you don't always have on hand. I'm going to try it with almonds next time. Rich and delicious, a sliver is enough. NOTE: It really does make a difference if you toast the nuts. So don't leave this step out.

Amanda E. from Oakdale, CA

09/20/06

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Yummy

This is so good I am definitely going to make this more often!!!

SHEILA N. from WINNETKA, CA

08/14/06

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French Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

This cake is just out of this world WONDERFULLY GOOD.

Joyce H. from TOLEDO, OH

07/24/06

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Excellent with Fresh Fruit

I made the cake for a meeting of our herb society and received many compliments. I served the cake on an pedestal cake plate which was the centerpiece for the table display. A small slice of this rich cake was great with cut up fresh fruit: watermelon, grapes, pineapple, and strawberries. The cake was not difficult to make as long as there is ample time. Excellent!

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