Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk (or skim milk with a bit of cream)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup very hot water or hot coffee
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
• 8 oz cream cheese (one package)
• 3/4 cup hazelnut spread
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons hazelnut spread
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 12-15 whole hazelnuts