Italian Nougat Cake Recipe

July 10, 2023 Post a Comment

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Italian nougat cake is a classic Italian dessert, consisting of layers of light and fluffy cake, filled with a rich and creamy nougat filling. The cake is usually served with a dusting of icing sugar and a drizzle of chocolate ganache. This recipe is an easy one to follow, and you will have a delicious dessert ready in just a few hours.

Ingredients

For the cake:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the nougat filling:

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pistachios, chopped

For the chocolate ganache topping:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until each is fully incorporated. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

To make the nougat filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, water, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

To assemble the cake: Place one layer of the cake on a plate. Spread the nougat filling evenly over the cake layer. Top with the remaining cake layer. In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips and cream together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle the ganache over the cake. Let the cake cool before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)

Calories: 395 kcal
Fat: 16.3 g
Carbohydrates: 52.7 g
Sugar: 36.5 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg
Sodium: 174 mg

This Italian nougat cake is a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the year. The layers of cake are light and fluffy, and the nougat filling is rich and creamy. The chocolate ganache topping adds the perfect amount of sweetness and a beautiful glossy finish. Serve this cake with a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat. Enjoy!