August 29, 2010

Gianduja Chocolate Cake


Ingredients for Gianduja Chocolate Cake:
300 gr almond paste, soften in microwave
400 gr unsalted butter
420 gr sugar
500 gr eggs
450 gr plain flour
10 gr baking powder

Milk Ganache: 320 gr full fat milk
160 gr gianduja chocolate, chopped
100 gr cocoa powder

180 gr chopped hazelnuts, toasted
90 gr chopped almond nuts, toasted
90 gr chopped walnuts

Whip in mixer, using the whisk, the almond paste with butter and sugar. Meanwhile prepare the ganache by boiling the milk, add to cocoa and chocolate and leave to melt, mix by spatula.
Add the eggs to mixer at slow speed and then the milk ganach mixing by hand using a spatula.
Add all dry ingredients and mix well.
Pour into baking moulds and bake at 180 C for about 40-50 minutes.

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