Love coffee? Crave cake? Indulge in the perfect combo with this Coffee Cake Layer topped with heavenly Coffee Buttercream Frosting and crunchy halved Hazelnuts!
Love coffee? Crave cake? Indulge in the perfect combo with this Coffee Cake Layer topped with heavenly Coffee Buttercream Frosting and crunchy halved Hazelnuts! 
Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
For the Coffee Buttercream Frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and brewed coffee. Mix until just combined.
. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
. Meanwhile, prepare the Coffee Buttercream Frosting by creaming together the softened butter, powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of Coffee Buttercream Frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top with the remaining frosting.
. Sprinkle the halved hazelnuts over the top of the frosted cake.
. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Coffee Cake Layer with Coffee Buttercream Frosting and crunchy hazelnuts!
