Go Back
+ squares
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Super Easy Ferrero Rocher Cake Recipe

This decadent Ferrero Rocher Cake is baked in a 9x13 baking pan and covered in a chocolate hazelnut frosting for the ultimate dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 577kcal
Author: June Albertson-Dick

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix {15.25 ounces}
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup brewed coffee
  • cup butter {melted}
  • 3 large eggs

Icing

  • ½ cup butter
  • cup Nutella spread {chocolate hazelnut spread}
  • 6 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • cup hazelnuts {chopped}

Toppings

  • 4 ounces whipped topping
  • 12 Ferrero Rocher candies {unwrapped}

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.

Cake

  • To prepare the cake batter:  Combine cake mix, milk, coffee, melted butter and eggs to medium bowl and stir with an electric  mixer until well combined. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray and pour prepared batter into the greased pan.  Spread into an even layer.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs.  Cool completely in the pan.

Icing

  • Combine the butter, Nutella and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until everything is melted and smooth.  Remove from heat, add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
  • Add chopped hazelnuts to the frosting and stir until they are evenly incorporated. Pour the frosting over the cake.  Use a knife or spoon to move excess frosting and be sure that it is completely covered.  Allow the frosting to set up.
  • Toppings
  • Cut the cake into 12 squares. Add the whipped topping to a piping bag {or zipper bag} and pipe a swirl on top of each square and add a candy to each piece. Note: If you do not have a piping or zipper bag, just use a spoon to add a dollop of whipped cream to each square. Serve and store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients.  This simple step helps ensure that everything will blend together well and give you a smooth cake batter.
  • Don't over bake this amazing cake.  For so long we have been told to use a toothpick and pull the cake out once it is clean but the truth is that if you wait that long you will end up with a dry cake.  The key is to pull the cake out of the oven once the toothpick has a few crumbs but no raw batter for a super moist cake.
  • If your frosting is too thick add a few tablespoons of milk. If the frosting is too thin, add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.
 
Store- The best way to store this cake is to cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The cake will last for up to 5 days when refrigerated.
Freeze- This decadent cake will freeze well for up to 3 months. Be sure it is in a good airtight container and wrapped well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 3mg