This Decadent Nutella Dream Torte is a luxurious dessert that combines the rich flavors of Nutella with a tender cake, creamy layers, and a silky ganache. It’s a symphony of textures and tastes that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate enthusiast’s cravings.
Why You’ll Love This: If you’re a fan of Nutella, this torte is your dream come true. The combination of a soft cake base, two layers of indulgent Nutella and mascarpone cream, and a smooth chocolate ganache creates a dessert that’s both rich and comforting. It’s a perfect blend of sweetness and chocolatey goodness.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or as an elegant finish to a dinner party. It’s also great for those moments when you want to indulge in a luxurious chocolate treat.
Decoration Tips: Adorn the torte with whipped cream rosettes, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, and chopped nuts for a professional and tempting appearance. You can also add chocolate shavings or curls to enhance its chocolatey theme.
Ingredients: Cake:
- 3 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 80 g soft butter
- 60 g flour
- 30 g cornstarch
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 80 ml lukewarm milk
- 110 g sugar
White Cream:
- 250 g mascarpone
- 200 ml cream
- 2 tsp stabilizer (e.g., San-Apart or whipped cream stabilizer)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Nutella Cream:
- 250 g mascarpone
- 400 ml cream
- 3 tbsp Nutella
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp powdered sugar
- 6 tsp stabilizer (e.g., San-Apart or whipped cream stabilizer)
Ganache:
- 120 g dark chocolate
- 120 ml cream
Decoration:
- 150 ml cream
- 1 packet of whipped cream stabilizer
- 2 tsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 24 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar. Mix in the eggs. Add milk, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix briefly. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check with a skewer for doneness.
- Let the cake cool. Whip cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and stabilizer until stiff. Spread this white cream over the cooled cake.
- For Nutella cream, combine all ingredients and whip until stiff. Spread over the white cream layer. Chill the torte for 2-3 hours.
- For the ganache, warm the cream (do not boil) and pour over the chocolate. Whisk until smooth and let it cool to lukewarm. Spread over the Nutella cream. Chill for an hour.
- For decoration, whip cream with stabilizer, powdered sugar, and cocoa. Use a piping bag with a star nozzle to decorate the torte. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Enjoy this Decadent Nutella Dream Torte, a true celebration of chocolate and Nutella flavors!
