Keep whisking and it will come together as a smooth, glossy ganache. Set aside and allow to cool but not set. Finish assembling your Ferrero Rocher slice Cooling time is important in the recipe While the shortbread is cooling, you can make the caramel. And once you’ve made the caramel give it time to cool before pouring onto the shortbread. I wouldn't recommend using a stand mixer or electric whisk to make this recipe. The caramel is made in the microwave with only a brief whisk, likewise the ganache. You'd need to leave off the Ferrero Rocher chocolates from the top. Perhaps you could coat a few toasted hazelnuts in vegan dark chocolate instead. Put all ingredients into a heatproof bowl and heat until the chocolate has melted. Do this either using a bain-marie or in the microwave.

If you like you can keep these Ferrero Rocher slices in the fridge, though they will be just fine in the pantry in an airtight container as long as it's nice and cool.Wood, Zoe (17 November 2009). "Family behind Ferrero Rocher linked to deal with Cadbury". The Guardian. London. Unfortunately, Ferrero Rocher chocolates are made with wheat flour, which is also present in the shortbread along with semolina. However, I would urge you to give it a try if you can, as the semolina really helps with the texture of the shortbread to give a lovely crumbly buttery base. I haven’t got hazelnuts, can I use walnuts?

The burnt caramel will be more of an issue and you will need to re-make it as it will make the whole batch taste biter. When making your caramel make sure not to put it in the microwave for too long. a b Allen, Lawrence L. (1 January 2010). Chocolate Fortunes: The Battle for the Hearts, Minds, and Wallets of China's Consumers. AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. ISBN 9780814414323. I only cut my Ferrero Rocher slice into 8 pieces each containing over 1000 calories, so a piece that size is definitely for sharing and makes a perfect Christmas gift.Hazelnuts: these not only form part of the decoration on top of the cake they are also an integral part of the sponge cake. Once the chocolate has melted, beat the ingredients until smooth then let cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for a few hours until very firm. When the caramel has been added, cool further in the fridge whilst you prepare the ganache layer. This is vital to stop the ganache from mixing with the caramel when you add the final layer. Fat: it’s fine to use either butter or baking margarine (such as Stork) in this sponge cake recipe. I have a leaning towards baking margarine because it’s cheaper and the fuller flavour of butter would be masked by the dominant chocolate and hazelnut flavours in this Ferrero Rocher cake. Pop in the fridge while you prepare the ganache (this helps the caramel to firm so that the chocolate is easier to spread on top). Make the ganache

Basically, this Ferrero Rocher cake is a great idea for lovers of these chocolates. What are Ferrero Rochers? Nutella –This chocolate hazelnut spread adds a richness and depth of flavour to our brownies. we are using it in place of the melted chocolate you would usually find in a brownie recipe. Flour: the recipe given stipulates plain flour combined with baking powder. You can, however, use self-raising flour instead but don’t forget to omit the baking powder as the self-raising flour already contains this ingredient.

Microwave on full for 3 minutes. Remove and whisk until evenly combined. Be very careful as the bowl and caramel will be extremely hot. Return to the microwave for another 3 minutes. Ferrero Rocher slices need to be kept in an airtight container. You can simply pop your container into fridge or into the cupboard or pantry, just as long as it's kept in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. How long does this recipe keep? If you only have 2 cake tins then it’s fine to leave a portion aside and bake it after the first 2 layers have cooked. Don’t forget to wash and dry the tin then grease and line it again. Who doesn’t love a chocolate brownie? A recipe hailing from the USA, chocolate brownies come in an array of different textures from cakey to fudgy to gooey and chewy. You can find many different types of flavour combinations with brownies containing a whole host of delicious added extras. The 100 Greatest TV Ads". London: Channel 4. 2000. Archived from the original on 18 June 2001 . Retrieved 4 August 2019.

For the condensed milk Carnation has a vegan option that you could try, and for the ganache, you’ll need to use vegan dark chocolate and a plant-based alternative cream like oat cream. Aim to use a vegan cream that says it says stable when heated. Each Ferrero Rocher chocolate encases a whole hazelnut and a creamy hazelnut filling in a crispy wafer shell dipped in chocolate and roasted hazelnut pieces. All wrapped up in gold foil, the Ferrero Rocher is a bit of an iconic chocolate product. That said, you can by all means give this recipe a go using plant-based alternatives with a few simple swaps. I haven’t tested making this recipe vegan yet, thought, so experiement and do let me know how you get on.If you only cut into 8 slices as I did, they are of course rather large. I think of them as sharing portions - great to give as Christmas gifts.