Hazelnut Torte Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥧 Recipe Yield: 1 torte, serves 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 | Eggs |
| 3/4 | cup Sugar |
| 6 | tbsp Water |
| 1 3/4 | cups Plain Flour |
| 1 | tsp Baking Powder |
| 1 1/2 | cups Hazelnuts |
| 1 | tsp Vanilla Essence |
| 2 | tbsp Icing Sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until very light and fluffy, which should take about 5 minutes of vigorous beating.
- Slowly incorporate the water into the egg yolk mixture, ensuring it’s well combined.
- Sift the plain flour and baking powder together, then mix in 1 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the beaten egg yolks until fully incorporated.
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Whip Egg Whites:
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
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Combine Batter and Whites:
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter mixture, ensuring not to deflate the whites, until evenly combined.
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Bake the Torte:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Pour the prepared batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the torte is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Assemble:
- Allow the torte to cool completely on a wire rack before handling.
- Once cooled, carefully slice the torte horizontally into two even layers.
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Prepare Whipped Cream:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream until it reaches stiff peaks.
- Gently fold in the vanilla essence, icing sugar, and the remaining 1/2 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts until well combined.
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Assemble the Torte:
- Spread a generous layer of the prepared whipped cream mixture onto one of the torte layers.
- Carefully place the second torte layer on top and cover the entire torte with the remaining whipped cream mixture.
- Chill the assembled torte until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Prior to serving, garnish the torte with fresh strawberries for a fruity touch, or for an extra special presentation, decorate with hazelnuts dipped in chocolate arranged in small clusters atop the whipped cream.
- Note: For best results, blanch the hazelnuts by boiling them for 5 minutes, then removing the skins. Grind the nuts finely in a blender or chop them finely with a sharp knife.
This indulgent Hazelnut Torte combines the rich flavors of hazelnuts with the lightness of whipped cream, creating a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the nutty crunch and creamy texture of this delightful treat with friends and family!
