Chocolate Layer Cake with Praline Feuilletine

Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry

An ultra‑moist chocolate layer cake, filled with chocolate ganache and a crunchy praline feuilletine. Ideal for birthdays or special occasions, it consists of four 15 cm discs, brushed with a light syrup and decorated with crushed hazelnuts.

MediumFrenchServes 10

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Source Video
55m
Prep
1h 57m
Cook
21m
Cleanup
3h 13m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$16.92
Per serving:$1.69

Critical Success Points

  • Whip the egg whites
  • Fold the whites into the batter
  • Bake the layers
  • Assemble the cake

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180°C).
  • Be careful when whisking the whites: avoid splattering raw egg.
  • The soaking syrup is very hot; let it cool slightly before use.

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