Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and nutty flavors, adorned with Ferrero Rocher chocolates, perfect for celebrations or special treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup hazelnut liqueur or extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Ferrero Rocher chocolates (for garnish)
- Gold sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Reduce the mixer speed and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. Mix until smooth; the batter will be thin. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, beating until well combined. Mix in the hazelnut liqueur or extract and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake board. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Gently press halved Ferrero Rocher chocolates into the frosting. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer. Spread with more frosting. Place the third cake layer on top.
- Pour the ganache over the top layer, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with whole Ferrero Rocher chocolates and gold sprinkles, if desired.
- Refrigerate the cake to set the ganache before serving.
Notes
Use quality chocolate chips for the ganache for a rich flavor. Skipping the espresso powder is okay but will reduce the depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, hazelnut, Ferrero Rocher