Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavors and the nutty essence of hazelnuts, topped with Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup hazelnut liqueur or extract
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
- Ferrero Rocher chocolates (for garnish)
- Gold sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, then beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water and mix on low speed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, hazelnut liqueur, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
- For the ganache, heat the cream until steaming, then pour it over the chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, and whisk until smooth.
- Let the cake layers cool completely. Place the first layer on a cake stand, spread halved Ferrero Rocher chocolates on top, add the second layer, and cover with hazelnut frosting.
- Place the last layer on top and pour the ganache over. Garnish with Ferrero Rocher chocolates and sprinkle gold for a glamorous touch.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth batter. Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, hazelnut, Ferrero Rocher, truffle