Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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This chocolate hazelnut cake is made with two layers of chocolate cake loaded with hazelnuts, frosted in chocolate ganache and hazelnuts.

Into a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, sour cream, salt, sugar, and oil. 

Sift the cocoa powder, and mix with a whisk until well combined and smooth.

Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix with a whisk until almost combined.

Add the toasted chopped hazelnuts and the hot coffee and mix until just combined.

Divide the mixture into two 8-inch baking pans and bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Top the first cake layer with ½ of the ganache and spread chopped and toasted hazelnuts. 

Top the second cake layer with with other half of the chocolate ganache and top with more chopped hazelnuts.

Bring the chocolate cake to room temperature before serving. 

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