Fantastic Mozart Cake with Nougat – A Symphony of Flavors!

Fantastic Mozart Cake with Nougat – A Symphony of Flavors!

Summary

The Mozart Cake is an exquisite European-style dessert inspired by the famous Mozartkugel chocolates. This layered masterpiece features a hazelnut sponge cake, a rich nougat filling, a smooth pistachio layer, and a silky chocolate ganache, creating a dessert fit for any special occasion. Indulge in this harmonious blend of flavors, where nougat, chocolate, and pistachios come together to create a truly decadent experience!

Prep Time, Cook Time, and Servings

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 3-4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: ~480 kcal per serving

Course & Cuisine

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian, European

Ingredients

For the Hazelnut Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs
100g granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g ground hazelnuts
50g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt

For the Nougat Filling:

200g nougat (softened)
150ml heavy cream
50g dark chocolate (melted)

For the Pistachio Layer:

100g pistachio paste
50g white chocolate (melted)
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk

For the Chocolate Ganache:

200g dark chocolate (chopped)
150ml heavy cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter

For Garnishing:

Crushed pistachios
Chocolate curls
Edible gold flakes (optional)

Equipment Needed

Mixing bowls
Hand or stand mixer
8-inch round cake pan
Parchment paper
Spatula
Saucepan
Offset spatula
Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Hazelnut Sponge Cake

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
Add vanilla extract, then sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold in ground hazelnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely on a cooling rack.