Ferrero Rocher Cake

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A Ferrero Rocher Cake is a delightful treat for chocolate and hazelnut lovers. Here’s a recipe to help you create this decadent and visually stunning cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Ferrero Rocher Filling:

  • 1 cup Nutella (hazelnut chocolate spread)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Ferrero Rocher chocolates, chopped

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For Decoration:

  • Additional Ferrero Rocher chocolates
  • Chopped hazelnuts

Instructions:

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add Boiling Water:
    • Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well mixed. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
  5. Bake:
    • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool:
    • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Ferrero Rocher Filling:

  1. Prepare Filling:
    • In a bowl, mix Nutella and heavy cream until smooth and well combined.
  2. Assemble the Cake:
    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of Ferrero Rocher filling on top and sprinkle chopped Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Top with the second cake layer.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  1. Prepare Ganache:
    • In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers. Pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until combined.
  2. Cover the Cake:
    • Pour the chocolate ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

For Decoration:

  1. Add Toppings:
    • Decorate the top of the cake with additional Ferrero Rocher chocolates and chopped hazelnuts.
  2. Chill:
    • Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
  3. Serve:
    • Slice and serve your Ferrero Rocher Cake. Enjoy!

This cake is sure to impress with its rich flavors and luxurious toppings.

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