Hungarian Rich Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

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This is a recipe from the uk tv chef silvena rowe who specializes in making eastern european food. She says these are inspired by smaller tortes she has eaten in budapest.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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Have ready n 8 inch round baking time , buttered and lined with kitchen paper.

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Melt the butter very slowly over a low heat.

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Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate , stirring all the time so that it melts in the hot butter.

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Cool.

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Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks , then keep aside until needed.

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Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale.

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Add the chocolate mixture and mix well.

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Sprinkle in the flour and ground hazelnuts , and mix together carefully.

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Add the egg whites and fold them in carefully to retain as much air as possible.

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Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes.

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The cake should be set , but slightly wobbly in the center.

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Cool in the tin.

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To prepare the chocolate ganache , heat the cream almost to boiling point.

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Immediately remove from the heat , and add the chopped chocolate.

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Stir until amalgamated.

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Cool and they pour over the cake to glaze.

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Allow to set.

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To make the hazelnut topping , pl.

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Ingredients

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butter, dark chocolate, eggs, soft brown sugar, plain flour, ground hazelnuts, heavy cream, caster sugar, hazelnuts