Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely ground
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and creamy.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Fold in the ground hazelnuts, flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
- Slice and serve the chocolate hazelnut torte with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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