Chocolate cake with nuts
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This delicious chocolate cake with creamy nut filling is perfect for a festive table. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together into a bowl.
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Step 2
2. In another bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
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Step 3
3. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with water and buttermilk, mixing at low speed. Then beat at high speed for about 30 seconds.
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Step 4
4. Divide the dough evenly between 2 greased and floured pie pans. Bake for about 30 minutes.
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Step 5
5. To make the cream, beat mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cream together with a mixer. Add 1 cup of Nutella chocolate spread and mix well.
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Step 6
6. Melt the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Nutella (for the inner layer) in the microwave for 30 seconds. Evenly spread it over one cake layer and place in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 7
7. After the chocolate paste has set, spread a layer of creamy chocolate frosting on top and evenly smooth it with a spatula.
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Step 8
8. Cover with the second cake layer and spread the chocolate-cream frosting on top and on the sides. Smooth out the frosting.
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Step 9
9. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top. Chill the pie, cut into pieces, and serve.