"Gateau (pronounces ga-tow) is the French word for any rich and fancy cake. I think you'll agree this dense chocolate dessert has just the right amount of sweetness. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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3 eggs, separated
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1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup milk
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2/3 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
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GLAZE:
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1 tablespoon water
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1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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Toasted slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves