This indulgent cake captures the essence of Ferrero Rocher chocolates, featuring a rich and moist chocolate base with a creamy hazelnut filling. The cake is topped with a smooth milk chocolate ganache and garnished with crushed hazelnuts. For added luxury, Ferrero Rocher chocolates are artfully placed on top, making it not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes.
Why You’ll Love This
- Decadent Chocolate Flavor: The chocolate base and ganache provide a deep cocoa richness.
- Creamy Hazelnut Filling: Infused with milk chocolate and hazelnuts for a delightful nutty taste.
- Elegant and Luxurious: Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat.
- Ferrero Rocher Charm: The addition of these beloved chocolates elevates the dessert’s presentation and flavor.
Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 200g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 0.2g salt
- 145ml sunflower oil
- 150ml milk
- 150g flour
- 10g baking powder
- 45g cocoa powder
- Hazelnut Mixture:
- 250ml milk
- 25g cornstarch
- 15g cocoa powder
- 70g dark brown sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 100g milk chocolate
- 60g hazelnuts, chopped
- Topping:
- 75ml cream (unwhipped)
- 150g milk chocolate
- 20g hazelnuts, crushed
- Extra Garnish:
- Ferrero Rocher chocolates
Instructions:
- Prepare Cake: Mix eggs, sugars, salt, oil, and milk. Sift in flour, baking powder, and cocoa. Bake in a 38×26 cm pan.
- Make Hazelnut Mixture: Cook milk with cornstarch, cocoa, sugars, chocolate, and hazelnuts until thickened.
- Assemble: Spread hazelnut mixture over cooled cake.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate in cream and pour over the hazelnut layer. Sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts.
- Garnish: Decorate with Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate to set the layers before serving.
Enjoy this Ferrero Rocher-Inspired Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, a luxurious and flavorful dessert that’s sure to impress any chocolate lover!
