Hazelnut Cake with Praline and Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup whole hazelnuts
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3/4 cup sugar
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9 tablespoons cake flour
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6 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
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3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 tablespoon almond extract
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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5 large egg whites
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1 1/3 cups sugar
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Pinch of coarse salt
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1 pound unsalted butter, firm but not chilled, cut into cubes
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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8 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water
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1/4 cup praline paste
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