Description

Hazelnut Meringue Nutella Cake is a decadent, layered dessert featuring a chocolate poppy seed cake, hazelnut meringue, and Nutella custard buttercream. A perfect balance of textures and flavors, this cake is a showstopper at any celebration.

Ingredients

4 large egg whites

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup lightly roasted hazelnuts (or any other nut), roughly chopped

1/4 cup lightly roasted hazelnuts, chopped (for sprinkling on top)

6 egg yolks

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups whole milk, boiling hot

1/2 cup Nutella spread

6 oz unsalted butter

4 large eggs

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup dried poppy seeds

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter

1/4 cup warm water

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons liqueur (such as Amaretto di Amore or Bacardi)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare the Hazelnut Meringue: Beat egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks. Fold in chopped hazelnuts and bake the meringue disks until golden and crisp.
Make the Nutella Custard Buttercream: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract with flour. Gradually add hot milk and cook until thickened. Stir in Nutella and butter until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Make the Chocolate Poppy Seed Cake: Whisk eggs and sugar, then fold in sifted dry ingredients and melted butter. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Soaking Syrup: Mix warm water, sugar, liqueur, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves.
Assemble the Cake: Slice the cake into layers, drizzle with syrup, and add Nutella custard buttercream between the layers. Place meringue disks and top with more buttercream.
Final Touches: Decorate with frosting, garnish with fresh raspberries, and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, try adding balsamic vinegar to the cranberry mixture in the buttercream.

Use a different sweetener like maple syrup or agave for variations in flavor.

If you’re avoiding gluten, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: undefined
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking, Whisking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 550
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg