Basil, Hazelnut and Chocolate Cakelettes

Ingredients

For cake

• 10 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 6 eggs, separated
• 12 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For meringue layer

• 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoon sugar

For basil buttercream

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large handfuls of basil, roughly shredded
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
• Green food coloring, optional

Preparation

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