"This is what Nutella would taste like in cake form; it was the first recipe Gina created for our original dessert menu...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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4 ounces toasted hazelnuts
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3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
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1/4 cup premium-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/3 cup unsweetened hazelnut paste (available at specialty stores)
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6 eggs, separated
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2 teaspoons strong brewed espresso, cooled completely
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2 teaspoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract