Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake: Indulge in Decadence!
Indulge in the decadence of this rich Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake, featuring layers of chocolate cake and creamy hazelnut filling, topped with luscious ganache.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup yogurt or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Crushed hazelnuts (for topping)
- Chocolate truffles (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line three 8-inch pans. Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Stir in hot water. Divide into pans. Bake for 20–25 mins. Cool completely.
- Whip cream until thick. Add sugar, hazelnut spread, and vanilla. Beat to stiff peaks.
- Layer cakes with hazelnut cream.
- Heat cream, pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth. Cool.
- Pour ganache over cake. Top with hazelnuts, truffles, and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before assembling.
- You can substitute yogurt with buttermilk for a different flavor.
- For a richer ganache, use high-quality chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 450-500 calories per slice
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg