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Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake. Perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 2 cups granulated sugar

– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 2 tsp baking powder

– 1.5 tsp baking soda

– 1 tsp salt

– 2 large eggs

– 1 cup whole milk

– 1/2 cup vegetable oil

– 2 tsp vanilla extract

– 1 cup boiling water

– 1 cup hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)

– 1 cup heavy cream

– 1/2 cup powdered sugar

– 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.

4. Stir in the boiling water until well combined (batter will be thin).

5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

8. For the frosting, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

9. Once the cakes are cooled, spread a layer of hazelnut spread on top of one cake layer.

10. Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the hazelnut spread.

11. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the hazelnut spread and whipped cream layers.

12. Top the cake with chopped hazelnuts for decoration.

Notes

– This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

– For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving.

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