Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Delight Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers, creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you need a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (as needed for frosting consistency)
- 1 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts (for garnish and between layers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Stir in boiling water slowly (batter will be thin).
- Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: beat chocolate hazelnut spread and softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cakes are cool, spread frosting over one layer, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts, then top with the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with remaining chopped hazelnuts. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the cake batter.
- You can make the cake layers a day ahead and assemble the next day.
- This cake pairs beautifully with espresso or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chocolate hazelnut cake, Nutella cake, hazelnut dessert, chocolate layer cake, special occasion cake