Easy Ferrero Rocher Black Forest Cake
A rich and indulgent Easy Ferrero Rocher Black Forest Cake that combines moist chocolate cake with Nutella, chopped hazelnuts, and fresh cherries. Infused with kirsch syrup for depth and topped with a glossy hazelnut finish, this elegant yet simple dessert delivers pure decadence in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 18 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
230 g unsalted butter, room temperature
365 g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 medium eggs, room temperature
215 g plain flour
75 g cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
240 g sour cream, room temperature
Kirsch Syrup: 50 ml water; 50 g caster sugar; 4 tbsp kirsch (adjust to taste)
Ferrero Rocher Topping: 400 g Nutella; 40 g chopped hazelnuts (or preferred nuts)
Finish: 18 fresh cherries (2 per square once cut)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square or rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in sour cream until batter is smooth and uniform. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- For the kirsch syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in kirsch.
- Brush the cooled cake generously with the kirsch syrup to allow it to soak in.
- Spread Nutella evenly over the top of the cake, then sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
- Cut into 18 squares and top each piece with two fresh cherries before serving.
Notes
Replace kirsch with cherry or chocolate syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
Chill the cake before spreading Nutella to prevent melting.
Use whipped cream or chocolate ganache for a different topping style.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk if preferred.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
