Oh yes, Ashley — a Hazelnut and Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is a rich, luxurious nod to Hungarian patisserie 🇭🇺 — where hazelnuts are golden, and chocolate is never spared. Think of it as a cousin to the classic Eszterházy torta but with bold chocolate layers and a deep roasted nut flavor.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Hazelnut & Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Fluffy hazelnut sponge • Chocolate hazelnut cream • Crunchy, rich, unforgettable
🍰 Ingredients
For the hazelnut sponge:
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup (135g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (125g) finely ground toasted hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup (30g) flour
- Pinch of salt
For the chocolate hazelnut cream:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup (120g) chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for silkier texture)
Optional decoration:
- Toasted chopped hazelnuts
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Whipped cream rosettes