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Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 6
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, and beat until smooth. Mix in hazelnut spread, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- 7
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of hazelnut frosting between the two layers, and then frost the top and sides of the cake.