Happy Hazelnut Cake Day

Chef Gary W Irvin II
May 31
2 min read

Celebrating June 1st, 2026, | Angel Academy of Culinary Arts

Welcome to Hazelnut Cake Day—an occasion worth celebrating with something truly special. Hazelnuts bring a rich, nutty warmth that makes every bite feel a little more festive. This recipe delivers a moist, decadent cake with a creamy hazelnut frosting—perfect for sharing, gifting, or savoring as your own sweet celebration.

🥄 Ingredients

For the Cake	For the Hazelnut Frosting
Flour — 2 cups	Butter — 1 cup, softened
Sugar — 1½ cups	Powdered sugar — 4 cups
Ground hazelnuts — 1 cup	Hazelnut spread — ½ cup
Eggs — 3 large	Heavy cream — 3–4 tbsp
Butter — ¾ cup, softened	Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
Baking powder — 2 tsp
Vanilla extract — 2 tsp
Milk — 1 cup
Salt — ½ tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Combine: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Bake: Divide batter between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, add hazelnut spread, then gradually add powdered sugar. Add cream until spreadable consistency.
Assemble: Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting on top, add second layer, frost top and sides. Garnish with chopped hazelnuts.

💡 Pro Tip: Toast your hazelnuts before grinding for an even deeper, more aromatic flavor. Let them cool completely before processing.

🍰 Serving Suggestions

Serve with whipped cream.
Pair with coffee or dessert wine.
Garnish with whole roasted hazelnuts.
Dust with cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.

📦 Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.

From all of us at Angel Academy of Culinary Arts, we wish you a delicious Hazelnut Cake Day! May your celebration be sweet and your cake perfectly moist. Happy baking! 🎉