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Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

A delicious and simple dessert that's rich, moist, and packed with flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

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) Let it cool slightly before adding
  • 240 ml natural / plain yogurt

Add-ins

  • 50 grams skinned hazelnuts (roughly chopped) Plus extra for topping
  • 50 grams dark chocolate chunks Plus extra for topping, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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.

Mixing Batter

  • 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.

Baking

  • 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 it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make sure to keep the cake fresh by storing it in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword Baking, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe, Easy Cake, Hazelnut Cake