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Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups Nutella
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix with boiling water.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing.
- Beat softened butter, then mix in Nutella, powdered sugar, and heavy cream to create frosting.
- Stack cooled layers with frosting in between and cover the outside of the cake.
- Melt chopped chocolate with heavy cream to create ganache and pour over the cake.
- Press chopped hazelnuts onto the cake for decoration and chill before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Do not overmix after adding boiling water to maintain a light texture.
High-quality chocolate enhances the flavor of the ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70