3 apricot hazelnut torte Recipes

eggs, separated, ground hazelnuts, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, water, vanilla extract, sugar, divided, heavy whipping cream, sugar, pureed canned apricots, apricot jam, warmed, cream , sliced apricots and whole or chopped hazelnuts, optional

hazelnuts (2 1/2 oz, toasted and peeled ), sliced almonds (2 oz, natural or blanched ), sugar, egg whites, at room temperature, granulated sugar, milk, divided, cornstarch, granulated sugar, egg yolks, unsalted butter (2 sticks, at cool room temperature, cut into small pieces), kirsch or 2 tbsp cognac or 2 tbsp golden rum, warm apricot jam or 1/4 cup apricot glaze, faux fondant (see recipe below ), bittersweet chocolate, melted, sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish ), sugar , sifted, warm water, warm water, light corn syrup