Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy hazelnut frosting, and a glossy chocolate ganache, this cake offers a decadent combination of flavors and textures that chocolate lovers will adore
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Description
A luxurious and indulgent cake, the chocolate hazelnut cake features layers of rich chocolate ganache, hazelnut cream, and a moist chocolate sponge.
Ingredients
For the Cake
For the Hazelnut Frosting
For the Chocolate Ganache
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
Bake the Cakes:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Hazelnut Frosting:
- Cream the Butter and Hazelnut Spread:In a large bowl, beat the butter and hazelnut spread until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Cream: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, adding heavy cream as needed, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Prepare the Ganache:
- Heat the Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Melt the Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.
Assemble the Cake
- Layer the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of hazelnut frosting on top. Add the second layer and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- Add Ganache: Pour the ganache over the top of the frosted cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate: Garnish with chopped hazelnuts or shaved chocolate.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
