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This delicious Nutella Hazelnut Cake is adorned with stunning candied hazelnuts.

I think there are probably very few people in this world that do not love Nutella. Chocolate hazelnutty goodness. It’s delicious. Even more so as a whipped buttercream! I kept the cake simple — classic vanilla — as I really wanted the Nutella buttercream to stand out. It would be equally delicious with a chocolate cake, I’m sure.

I like to try different decorating techniques, and love a rustic buttercream look. This one was really easy to do: spin the cake while lightly pressing an offset spatula into the sides and you’re done.

Despite being easy, it didn’t turn out exactly how I planned, but I stuck with it anyhow (which is huge for me). I know it’s supposed to be rustic, but it’s supposed to be a perfect rustic. The lines should be cleaner and closer together, especially on the top. Normally I would have redone it, but I couldn’t be bothered. I’m trying to tell myself no one else will notice these imperfections. Except now I’ve told you, and you’re looking at it and judging me for leaving it so messy. Right?? Maybe the candied hazelnuts will distract you from the unclean lines.

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The candied hazelnuts are actually super easy to do! I’ve written a tutorial on it here. It really takes no time for such a pretty cake topper. They would look great on cupcakes or a chocolate tart as well.

Some roughly chopped hazelnuts along the bottom finish off this pretty Nutella Hazelnut Cake. Even though each element here is super easy to do, the final result will be very impressive to your guests!