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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
This show-stopping chocolate hazelnut cake is a thick and fudgy chocolate layer cake filled with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread and silky cheesecake mousse.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 55m⏳ Prep: 4h 30m🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- bowl
- whisk
- knife
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the Cake:
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3
Spray two 8″ round cake pans with nonstick spray. Line the bottom of pans with parchment circles, cut to fit the pans. Spray the pans again to coat the parchment paper. Set aside.
4
In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the paddle attachment on low, stir to combine.
salt1 tsp
5
Add the remaining ingredients with the mixer still on low. Once all the ingredients are combined, turn the speed up to medium-low and mix for ⏱️ 2 minutes.
6
Divide the batter evenly among the 2 cake pans and bake for ⏱️ 25-35 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for ⏱️ 10 minutes and then remove them from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Make the Filling:
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In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ⏱️ 1-2 minutes. Transfer to another bowl and place it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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In the stand mixer, beat cream cheese and chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth. Slowly add in powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth and incorporated.
cream cheese, room temperature8 ozpowdered sugar2 cupsvanilla1 tsp
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Fold in reserved whipped cream. Afterward, return the mousse to the fridge to chill for at least ⏱️ 4 hours, or overnight.
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To Assemble:
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When you’re ready to assemble, level one of the cakes by using a serrated knife or a cake leveler to remove the dome. Spread 1/2 cup of chocolate hazelnut spread over the cake. Next, spread half of the chilled cheesecake mousse on top, spreading it out until it’s about 1 inch from the edge of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top, and top that with the remaining mousse.
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Microwave the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate hazelnut spread for ⏱️ 30-45 seconds until it reaches a pourable consistency. Drizzle it over the cake and garnish with chocolate hazelnut candy.
Chocolate Hazelnut Candy
15
Store the cake in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
657 calories
fat Content
31.4 g
fiber Content
2.8 g
sugar Content
69.5 g
sodium Content
530.6 mg
protein Content
7.8 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
88.2 mg
carbohydrate Content
91.8 g
saturated Fat Content
21.6 g
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