Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice as this Ferrero Rocher cake delivers pure indulgence with layers of rich hazelnut goodness and silky ganache. Nutty, creamy, and irresistibly smooth, you’ll savor each heavenly bite of this show-stopping dessert that brings Italian chocolate magic to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates
- 1 cup (280 grams) Nutella for frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Sift together all dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a large mixing bowl.
- Create a smooth liquid mixture by whisking sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to maintain a uniform consistency without overmixing.
- Carefully fold crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Pour the batter equally into prepared cake pans, smoothing the surfaces to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully cooked.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Create cake layers by spreading a generous layer of Nutella between the two cooled cake rounds.
- Cover the entire cake – top and sides – with a thick, smooth layer of Nutella frosting.
- Decorate the cake by sprinkling additional crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates over the surface before serving.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from sinking by tossing Ferrero Rocher pieces in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter, which helps suspend them evenly during baking.
- Enhance moisture by using room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and buttermilk, which blend more smoothly and create a more tender cake texture.
- Swap buttermilk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy alternative that maintains the cake’s rich, moist consistency if buttermilk is unavailable.
- Consider a gluten-free adaptation by replacing all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can enjoy this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg