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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Prepare cake mix according to package directions, vanilla, using required ingredients, plus pudding mix, & an extra 1/4 c of water.
Step #2 Spread batter evenly among three greased & floured 9 inch cake pans.
Step #3 Bake at temperature specified on cake mix box for 18 to 22 mins, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step #4 Let cakes cool completely, then chill in refrigerator for 30 mins.
Step #5 In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate chips.
Step #6 Gradually add 1/4 c of the whipping cream, stirring constantly until smooth.
Step #7 Remove from heat & let cool to about room temp.
Step #8 Beat 3/4 c of whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Step #9 Fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
Step #10 Stir in 1/2 c of the finely sliced hazelnuts.
Step #11 Chill 30 mins.
Step #12 Beat remaining 2 c of whipping cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the remaining 1/2 c of sliced hazelnuts.
Step #13 Chill until ready to frost cake.
Step #14 Place 1 cake layer on cake plate.
Step #15 Spread 1/2 of the chilled chocolate mixture over top.
Step #16 Add another cake layer.
Step #17 Spread with other 1/2 of chocolate mixture.
Step #18 Top with last cake layer.
Step #19 Frost entire cake with hazelnut-whipped cream.
Step #20 Place 12 whole hazelnuts around top outer edge of cake as a garnish.
Step #21 This cake should be kept in the refrigerator.
Step #22 .
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