Hazelnut & Chocolate Hazelnut Cake


👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cake

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a bowl, mix flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add oil (or butter), milk, and vanilla.
  • Gradually fold in the dry ingredients.

2. Bake

  • Pour batter into a greased cake pan (20–22 cm / 8–9 inch).
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely.

3. Make the frosting

  • Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add chocolate hazelnut spread and melted chocolate.
  • Mix until creamy and thick.

4. Assemble

  • Slice cake into 2 layers (optional).
  • Spread frosting between layers and over the top.
  • Decorate with hazelnuts and chocolate.

🍽️ Tips

  • Toast hazelnuts beforehand for stronger flavor 🔥
  • Chill the cake 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices
  • Add a bit of espresso powder to enhance chocolate taste ☕

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