Description
A delightful chocolate cake combining rich flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup hazelnut spread
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Chocolate hazelnut candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix everything until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully and pour the batter into the greased pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- Spread hazelnut spread between the cake layers.
- Cover the top and sides with dark chocolate ganache.
- Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts and chocolate hazelnut candies on top.
- Drizzle extra ganache over the cake and chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Toasting the hazelnuts adds extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, hazelnut, dessert, baking, special occasion