Amazing Hazelnut-Mocha Torte Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 8
📦 Yield: 1 Torte
🥘 Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Kosher, < 60 Mins, Oven
Description:
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Amazing Hazelnut-Mocha Torte, a delightful creation that blends the richness of hazelnuts with the boldness of coffee, all wrapped up in a luscious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- Whipping cream
- Coffee liqueur
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F; line the bottoms of two eight-inch cake pans with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside. |
| 2 | Prepare cake: Begin by placing hazelnuts in a food processor and finely chop them; then remove from processor and set aside. |
| 3 | Combine eggs and sugar: Add eggs and white sugar to the food processor and process until well mixed. |
| 4 | Mix dry ingredients: Add flour, baking powder, and chopped hazelnuts to the egg/sugar mixture in the processor; pulse only until combined. |
| 5 | Divide batter: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. |
| 6 | Cool layers: Remove cake layers from pans and cool them on a rack, then remove the parchment paper. |
| 7 | Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sifted icing sugar using an electric mixer. |
| 8 | Add flavors: Mix in hot coffee, cocoa, and vanilla extract until well combined. |
| 9 | Assemble torte: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread the filling mixture over it (using all of it), then cover with the second cake layer. |
| 10 | Chill: Cover the assembled torte well and refrigerate until ready to serve. |
| 11 | Prepare topping: Shortly before serving, in a chilled mixing bowl, beat whipping cream with sugar and coffee liqueur using chilled electric mixer beaters. |
| 12 | Finish: Spread the whipped cream mixture over the top and sides of the torte, and serve this delightful creation to your eager guests. |
This Amazing Hazelnut-Mocha Torte is a true masterpiece, blending the nutty essence of hazelnuts with the rich flavor of coffee in a heavenly dessert that’s sure to impress and satisfy. Enjoy the luxurious taste and indulge in every bite of this extraordinary treat!
