Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly pour in water and gently mix until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Divide batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the buttercream, beat butter and Nutella until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add heavy cream as needed for desired consistency.
- Level the cakes, then spread buttercream between layers and on the outside. Chill if needed.
- Prepare ganache by heating Nutella, chocolate chips, and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Pour over the assembled cake.
- Decorate with Ferrero Rocher candies and serve.
Notes
A decadent chocolate cake perfect for special occasions or a treat anytime.
