It’s always a good time for a slice of chocolate cake, and there are numerous styles to choose from, depending on your mood. For an after-dinner dessert, I’d go for a dense, barely sweet, flourless number, but for something more suited to an afternoon treat, this fluffier cake covered in chocolatey buttercream is my go-to. Chocolate and hazelnuts have been friends since the beginning of time, and I love the extra crunch you get from the chopped nuts scattered in the middle. I’ve used a shop-bought chocolate hazelnut spread for ease – there are plenty of good-quality options out there to choose from.
