Chocolate, Hazelnut & Coffee Cake with Mascarpone Cheese Icing

Chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee are a classic flavor combination that originated in Italy. This cake is a delicious way to enjoy these flavors in a moist and indulgent dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Chocolate, Hazelnut & Coffee Cake with Mascarpone Cheese Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Strong brewed coffee
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped hazelnuts
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• For garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the coffee. Fold in the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the mascarpone cheese icing over the top. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
9. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 35g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.