Description
Indulge in the divine combination of hazelnuts, meringue, and Nutella with this irresistible Hazelnut Meringue Nutella Cake. A flourless delight that’s perfect for any special occasion or simply when you’re craving a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg White Meringue:
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground toasted hazelnuts
Nutella Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Nutella, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Meringue: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two 9-inch round cake pans. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, then fold in hazelnuts and vanilla. Divide mixture into pans, bake until crisp, then cool.
- Make Nutella Cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar, fold in Nutella until fluffy. Layer meringue with Nutella cream, garnish with hazelnuts. Chill before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed freshly assembled.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add cocoa powder to the Nutella cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg