Torta Alla Gianduia Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe

Indulge in this show-stopping Torta Alla Gianduia, adapted from Nigella Lawson's 'How to Be a Domestic Goddess.' This incredibly rich chocolate hazelnut cake is surprisingly easy to make, boasting a sophisticated look that's perfect for impressing guests or simply cheering your own soul. While a stand mixer (like a KitchenAid) will speed up the process, it's entirely achievable without one – just factor in some extra prep time!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 593.7 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Torta Alla Gianduia Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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How to Make Torta Alla Gianduia Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes with a mixer, or 5-7 minutes by hand.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the hazelnut paste, chopped hazelnuts, and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar or prepare your favorite ganache or frosting to enhance this already amazing cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

134g

Carbs

11g