Description
This Easy and Quick Hazelnut Cake is a delightful treat that features a moist, fluffy interior enriched with toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for celebrations or simple gatherings, it’s easy to make and simply delicious. Impress your friends and family with this captivating three-layer cake that balances nutty flavors and creamy frosting, making it a must-try for every home baker.
Ingredients
- Toasted Hazelnuts (1 cup, 140g)
- All-Purpose Flour (2 cups, 240g)
- Baking Powder (1 tbsp)
- Salt (½ tsp)
- Unsalted Butter (¾ cup, 170g)
- Granulated Sugar (1½ cups, 300g)
- Large Eggs (4)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Whole Milk (¾ cup, 180ml)
- Sour Cream (½ cup, 120ml)
- For the Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting:
- Unsalted Butter (1 cup, 226g)
- Powdered Sugar (3 cups, 360g)
- Heavy Cream (⅓ cup, 80ml)
- Vanilla Extract (½ tsp)
- Hazelnut Spread (⅓ cup, 80g)
- Pinch of Salt
- Garnish: Toasted Hazelnuts (½ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Grind toasted hazelnuts in a food processor until sandy in texture.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground hazelnuts in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and sour cream, mixing until combined.
- Divide batter among prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then turn out to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat unsalted butter until smooth and creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, hazelnut spread, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake with layers of buttercream and top with chopped toasted hazelnuts.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are key to achieving a smooth batter.
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for about a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg