Description
Indulge in the decadent Chocolate & Hazelnut Layer Cake, where rich chocolate meets crunchy hazelnuts for an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for celebrations or as a delightful treat, this moist layer cake boasts silky frosting that melts in your mouth with each bite. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually pour in the milk while mixing until fully combined.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in chopped hazelnuts into the batter.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with whipped cream mixed with melted chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg