Description
This rich and indulgent Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is the perfect dessert for any special occasion. Packed with a deep chocolate flavor and a crunchy hazelnut finish, this cake will satisfy your sweet tooth in the best way possible. It’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
Perfect for any celebration, this cake combines the best of chocolate and hazelnut flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts (or ground hazelnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the hot water, mixing until the batter is smooth. Stir in the chopped hazelnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute ground hazelnuts or hazelnut meal for the chopped hazelnuts if you prefer a smoother texture.
- This cake can be frosted with a rich chocolate ganache or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (of 10)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg