Description
Experience the bliss of our Chocolate & Hazelnut Layer Cake, where rich chocolate sponge meets crunchy hazelnuts and silky frosting. This indulgent dessert is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. Gather your loved ones and serve up slices of this delightful cake that promises to leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 2 cups chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually mix in milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in hazelnuts.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers on wire racks before frosting with chocolate icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg