Ingredients
Prep Time: 30
For Cake Layers:
1 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Nutella or other hazelnut-chocolate spread
1 cup hazelnuts
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Frangelico or other hazelnut liquor
7 eggs, separated
For Nutella Frosting:
2 cups, 4 sticks, butter; softened at room temperature
1 cup Nutella
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 cups confectioner's sugar
Other
crunchy wafer or waffle cookies, crushed
1/2 cup Frangelico or other hazelnut liquor
Ferrero Rocher candies and hazelnuts for garnish
Preparation