Mocha Hazelnut Coffee Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Mocha Hazelnut Coffee Cake, a delightful blend of coffee and hazelnuts, perfect for your afternoon tea or as a sweet treat any time of day. This moist cake is layered with a creamy mocha frosting and topped with crunchy hazelnuts for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 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 hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Fold in the chopped hazelnuts into the batter.
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Step 6:
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and instant coffee granules, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
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Step 8:
Once the cake has cooled, spread the mocha frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle with additional chopped hazelnuts.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it with a cup of coffee or tea.