Description
Mocha Hazelnut Cake is a luscious dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and coffee flavors with the nutty essence of hazelnuts. This decadent cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge infused with espresso and is generously topped with creamy Nutella frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests, all while being easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and hazelnut extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold in Nutella.
- Frost the cooled cake layers generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg