Hazelnut Cake is a delicious and simple dessert. The layers are soft and full of nutty flavor from toasted hazelnuts. The creamy filling is made with chocolate and butter, making it smooth and rich.
Ingredients for the Cake Layers:
- 8 egg whites
- 250 g sugar
- 250 g hazelnuts
Cream Filling:
- 8 egg yolks
- 8 tablespoons sugar
- 3 squares of chocolate
- 200 g butter
Preparation
- Cake Layers:
- Beat the egg whites and sugar into stiff peaks.
- Fold in ground hazelnuts (lightly toasted in the oven beforehand).
- Divide the mixture into three portions and bake the layers in a moderately preheated oven.
- Cream Filling:
- Cook the yolks, sugar, and grated chocolate over a double boiler, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Cool the cream, then mix in whipped butter until smooth.
- Assembling the Cake:
- Layer the cake with cream between each layer.
- Cover the entire cake with cream and sprinkle ground hazelnuts over the top.
