Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Imperial Sugar(R) / Dixie Crystals(R) Granulated Sugar
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
  • GLAZE:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • Toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves

Method

  • Ingredients
  • mint leaves
  • Directions
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the hazelnuts.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; carefully fold into batter. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely.
  • In a saucepan, bring the butter, corn syrup and water to a boil; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Spread over top and sides of gateau. Garnish with almonds and mint. Yield: 12 servings.
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