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