Esterhazy Torte

This Esterhazy  Torte a.k.a the Hungarian dream takes some time to put together, but  I'll guarantee you will not regret it after your first bite. It's  definitely what sweet dreams are made of.

INGREDIENTS

– egg yolks – sugar – vanilla sugar – butter at room temperature – toasted ground hazelnuts

STEP 1

Roast hazelnuts on a baking sheet at 350° F until darkened and aromatic. Meat will become a caramel color. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Cook 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool. Roughly chop 3/4 cup (100 gm). These will go around the cake at the end.

STEP 2

Grind remaining hazelnuts into 2 batches of 2-1/2 cups (250 gm) and  1-1/2 cups (150 gm) for the sponge layers and the filling. Don't turn them into nut butter just grind finely.

STEP 3

Preheat the oven to325° F. Don't use convection (fan). With an electric mixer beat egg whites while gradually add the sugar and vanilla sugar for about 5 minutes until stiff peaks form.

STEP 4

Turn the mixer to the lowest speed and add in the hazelnuts mixture with the flour and beat until just combined.

STEP 5

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