dobos torte

INGREDIENTS

• 7 large eggs, separated
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 pound (3 1/2 cups or 455 grams) confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting racks
• 3/4 cup (94 grams or 3 1/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 pound (8 ounces or 227 grams) semi- or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• Handful of toasted, peeled hazelnuts