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17/11/2024
✨ Hazelnut Chocolate Truffle Cake ✨
A decadent masterpiece of rich chocolate cake, luscious hazelnut frosting, and indulgent ganache, topped with Ferrero Rocher and gold sprinkles for a stunning finish.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup hazelnut liqueur or extract
Pinch of salt
For the Ganache:
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips
For Garnish:
Ferrero Rocher chocolates
Gold sprinkles
Directions:
✨ Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
✨ Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
Reduce speed and slowly mix in boiling water until the batter is well combined.
✨ Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes completely.
✨ Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, hazelnut liqueur or extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
✨ Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over dark chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, and whisk until smooth.
✨ Assemble the Cake:
Place the first cake layer on a plate and spread a layer of frosting. Arrange halved Ferrero Rocher chocolates on top.
Add the second cake layer and spread frosting evenly.
Top with the third cake layer. Pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
✨ Decorate: Garnish with whole Ferrero Rocher chocolates and gold sprinkles for an elegant finish.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Servings: 12
This indulgent truffle cake is a chocolate lover's dream! ✨🍫