Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe

Inspired by GIA MIA Geneva
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Chocolate Hazelnut Frosting

Decoration

Method

Cake Batter

  1. 1

    Prepare oven and pans

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add wet ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well incorporated.

  4. 4

    Add boiling water

    Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal. Fold in the chopped toasted hazelnuts.

  5. 5

    Bake the cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the cakes

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Hazelnut Frosting

  1. 7

    Cream butter and hazelnut spread

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and chocolate hazelnut spread with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add sugar and cream

    Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high speed for 3–4 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Assembly and Decoration

  1. 9

    Frost the cake

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.

  2. 10

    Decorate

    Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with chopped toasted hazelnuts and optional chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Let the cake sit for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set. Slice and enjoy!

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