MOCHA HAZELNUT TORTE

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I make this cake on birthdays and other special occasions because it looks and tastes so amazing. The combination of mild hazelnut and coffee flavors is impossible to resist. -Christina Pope, Speedway, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup Nutella
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and Nutella until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.