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Easy chocolate hazelnut cake topped with chocolate ganache and hazelnuts
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Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

This Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Cake combines chocolatey indulgence with a nutty twist, featuring a rich, moist crumb with crunchy hazelnut bites and pockets of melted chocolate.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chocolate, Easy, Hazelnut
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Springform Pan

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 100 grams plain / all-purpose flour
  • 80 grams hazelnut meal
  • 60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch fine table salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 150 grams light brown sugar
  • 120 grams unsalted butter (melted)
  • 240 ml natural / plain yogurt
  • 50 grams skinned hazelnuts (roughly chopped) plus extra for topping
  • 50 grams dark chocolate chunks plus extra for topping, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius / 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of a 22 cm / 8-inch springform pan with baking paper and lightly grease the sides.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well blended.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and light brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is thick and pale.
  • Add the melted butter and yogurt to the egg mixture. Whisk until everything is smooth and fully combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined—be careful not to over-mix.
  • Fold in the chopped hazelnuts and dark chocolate chunks.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle extra hazelnuts and chocolate chunks over the top for added texture and visual appeal.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Pair this cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. A fresh fruit salad or a warm beverage complements it well.