Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Hazelnut Cake. With layers of moist chocolate cake infused with toasted hazelnuts and a luscious chocolate hazelnut spread, this dessert is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely ground
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground hazelnuts, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine mixtures: In a small bowl, whisk milk, sour cream, and chocolate hazelnut spread. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the butter mixture.
- Add hot water: Gradually add hot water to the batter until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Enhance hazelnut flavor with hazelnut extract.
- Consider frosting with chocolate ganache or hazelnut buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
