This large-format Chocolate Hazelnut Torte from Costco's bakery is a rich, indulgent dessert weighing 78 oz (approximately 4.9 lbs), making it ideal for gatherings, celebrations, and events. A torte is a classic European-style cake distinguished by its dense, moist layers that rely on ground nuts or breadcrumbs in place of flour, resulting in a more intensely flavored and fudgy texture compared to traditional layer cakes.

This torte combines deep, bittersweet chocolate with the warm, buttery sweetness of hazelnuts throughout its layers. The combination typically features moist chocolate sponge or flourless chocolate cake layers filled and frosted with hazelnut cream, praline, or ganache, and finished with a smooth chocolate coating and roasted hazelnut pieces for texture. At its generous size, each torte yields multiple servings and is best stored refrigerated and sliced chilled for clean, defined layers.