Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cake is an indulgent layered dessert featuring moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting, and a crispy hazelnut crunch filling that adds irresistible texture to every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups crispy chocolate wafer crumbs or crushed wafer cookies
- 1/4 cup melted milk chocolate
- Chocolate curls and whole hazelnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in hot coffee until fully incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between cake pans.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely.
- For the crunch layer, combine chopped hazelnuts, wafer crumbs, and melted chocolate. Let cool.
- For the frosting, beat butter and chocolate hazelnut spread until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting.
- Sprinkle the hazelnut crunch mixture evenly over the frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with chocolate curls and whole hazelnuts.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate hazelnut spread for the richest flavor.
- Toasting the hazelnuts enhances their nutty aroma.
- Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting.
- Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Serve at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American