Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake infused with hazelnut essence, and a creamy truffle filling. Topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and sprinkled with crushed hazelnuts, this cake is perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup crushed hazelnuts
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
Add the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and hazelnut extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Step 4:
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
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Step 5:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 6:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 7:
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped semisweet chocolate. Stir until smooth.
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Step 8:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the truffle filling on top. Add the second layer and top with the remaining filling.
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Step 9:
Pour any remaining ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy the rich flavors!