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Cake with Hazelnut Wafer Cream

17/11/2023

I can guide you through the preparation of a cake that incorporates a hazelnut wafer cream, which will be an exquisite and tasty dessert. Hazelnut wafers are often associated with classic “Nocciolato” biscuits or similar, which can be used to enrich a cream and give it crunchiness and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of hazelnut wafers
  • 250 ml of fresh liquid cream
  • 500 g of mascarpone
  • 150 g of icing sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 200 g of flour 00
  • 100 g of soft butter
  • 1 sachet of baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder q.b. to decorate

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the cake base: beat the egg yolks with icing sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture. Gradually add the soft butter, continuing to mix.
  2. Then add the previously sifted flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt, and mix until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Pour the mixture into a previously buttered and floured cake pan, level it well and bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 20-25 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. In the meantime, prepare the hazelnut wafer cream. Roughly chop the wafers and set them aside.
  5. In a bowl, work the mascarpone with the fresh cream, add the vanilla extract and icing sugar (adjust the quantity according to your taste).
  6. Once the cake base has cooled, cut it horizontally to obtain two layers. Spread a generous amount of mascarpone cream over the first layer and sprinkle with half of the chopped hazelnut wafers.
  7. Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with an even layer of cream, then decorate the top with the rest of the chopped wafers and a dusting of cocoa powder.
  8. Let it cool in the fridge for at least one hour before serving to allow the cream to firm up.

Curiosity

This cake combines the flavor of mascarpone cream, typical of Italian desserts, with the crunchiness of hazelnut wafers, creating a perfect match for a dessert after dinner or for a rich snack. The cake with hazelnut wafer cream is inspired by the flavors of famous ice creams or snacks embellished with these fragrant biscuits, making it an ideal choice for hazelnut fans.

Cake with Hazelnut Wafer Cream