Chocolate Temptation Recipe
Layer of Chocolate Cake with Cocoa from Ecuador, filled with Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream and Crunch
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Ingredients
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Cake and Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Filling
Once the cakes are cooled, spread a layer of hazelnut spread on top of one cake layer. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Place the second cake layer on top of the first and spread more hazelnut spread on top. Garnish with additional chopped hazelnuts if desired.
- 9
Serve
Slice and serve the Chocolate Temptation. Enjoy!
