Easter Hazelnut Cake

Easter Hazelnut Cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the Easter season. This cake is made with a combination of hazelnuts, chocolate, and cream, which gives it a rich and decadent flavor. If you're looking for a dessert that will impress your guests, this is the perfect recipe for you.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the frosting:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped hazelnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
7. To make the frosting, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and hazelnut spread together until stiff peaks form.
8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
9. Serve and enjoy!
This Easter Hazelnut Cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts. The cake is moist and tender, while the frosting is creamy and decadent. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Hazelnuts, Chocolate, Cream