Double Chocolate Marble Cake with Luxurious Hazelnut Spread and Dark Chocolate Frosting

Treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate experience with this double chocolate marble cake. Made with layers of rich milk chocolate and dark chocolate cake marbled to perfection, and topped with a generous layer of hazelnut spread and a silky dark chocolate frosting, this cake is a real treat for sense.

Why you'll love this:
Chocolate lovers will delight in the deep, complex flavors and satisfying texture of this cake. The contrast between the lightly salted butter base and the sweetness of the sugars as well as the two types of chocolate create a delicious balance. Hazelnut spread adds a nutty richness, while dark chocolate icing provides a smooth, glossy finish that's as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Perfect occasion:
This marble cake is ideal for celebrating special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or any other milestone that requires something extraordinary. It's also perfect for holiday gatherings where you want to impress your guests with a breathtaking dessert.

Decorating Tips:
For an extra touch of elegance, consider sprinkling the top with crushed hazelnuts or a light dusting of edible gold dust once the icing has set. You can also use chocolate shavings or curls to enhance the visual appeal.

Ingredients:

• Cake:
  • 90g semi-salted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 150 g of cane sugar or white sugar
  • 100 g of whole liquid cream
  • 150g flour (T55)
  • 6g of baking powder
  • 100g dark chocolate
  • 100g milk chocolate
  • A pinch of salt
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  • 1 jar of hazelnut spread
  • 250g dark chocolate
  • 40g neutral oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your convection oven to 155°C.
2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until frothy. Add the cream.
4. Sift together the flour and baking powder and stir into the egg mixture with a pinch of salt.
5. Divide the dough into two parts. Melt the dark chocolate and mix it into one half of the dough, and do the same with the milk chocolate in the other half.
6. Butter an 18 cm cake mold and alternately layer the two doughs to create a marbled effect.
7. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes at 150°C, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
8. Once cooled, spread the hazelnut spread on top of the cake and freeze briefly to set the spread.
9. For the icing, melt the 250g of dark chocolate and mix with the oil. Pour over the cooled cake and let set at room temperature.

Enjoy this decadent Double Chocolate Marble Cake, a luxurious treat that is sure to satisfy all your chocolate cravings!