My Nonno always had Ferrero Rocher candies so they are a super nostalgic treat for me and have a special place in my heart. This cake brings me back! It’s layered with hazelnut sponge cake and covered in Nutella buttercream, a chocolate hazelnut lovers dream! Serves 12.
Ingredients:
Ferrero Rocher Cake:
- 7 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cups sugar
- 2 cups finely ground hazelnuts or hazelnut flour
- 3 Tbsp AP flour
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tsp baking powder
Ferrero Rocher Frosting:
- 300 grams butter, unsalted room temperature
- 2¼ cups chopped chocolate or chocolate chips , semi-sweet
- ½ cup Nutella spread
- 1.5 cup wafers crushed
Decorations:
- 10 Ferrero Rocher Candies
- ¾ cup hazelnuts , chopped / or ¾ cups wafers, crushed
Source:
- Photos and recipe by Let The Baking Begin
