Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
– ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (for topping, optional)
– Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Creating the Chocolate Hazelnut Delight can be both fun and simple. Follow these steps to ensure your dessert turns out perfectly:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Mix Everything Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Hazelnut Spread: Fold in the chocolate hazelnut spread until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for 25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool Down: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Following these steps will help you create an incredible Chocolate Hazelnut Delight that impresses both in taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 6g