Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chocolate Cake; 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla; 1 cup very hot water; Filling:; 1-1/4 cup butter; 2/3 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella); 5-1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tbsp milk; Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache; 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella); Chopped, toasted hazelnuts

Servings: persons

Chocolate Cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup very hot water
Filling:
1-1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup shortening
1-1/4 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
5-1/2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
Chopped, toasted hazelnuts

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1. Prepare 3 round cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom, and grease sides.
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2. Add dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
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3. Beat together eggs, buttermilk and vegetable oil and add to dry ingredients; mix until incorporated.
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4. Add hot water. Mix until incorporated. Then add vanilla.
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5. Pour into cakes pans; bake at 300 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool. For a more even cake, skim the top of the cooled cakes with a serrated knife.
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6. For the filling, whisk butter and shortening until smooth.
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7. Add hazelnut spread; mix until smooth.
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8. Slowly add powdered sugar; mix until smooth.
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9. Whisk in milk for a more smooth filling.
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10. Reserving some filling, layer cake as follows: cake, filling, cake, filling, cake.
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15. Use remaining filling to ice the sides of the cake. Put cake into refrigerator to chill.
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16. Place chocolate chips in a plastic bowl with heavy cream. Microwave, mixing well every 30 seconds, until melted. Add hazelnut spread. Mix well.
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17. Allow to cool for about 7 minutes, then pour over the cake slowly from the center allowing the ganache to drip over the sides.
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18. Add hazelnuts to sides and top of cake.
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19. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy!

2686

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

310

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chocolate Cake, 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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