Used in Recipe: Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Hazelnut Frosting
Chocolate Hazelnut Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread such as Nutella
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream into into a small saucepan set over medium-high heat. Heat until small bubbles start to form around the edge of the pan. Place the chocolate chips, hazelnut spread, espresso and salt in a medium bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 1 minute to soften. Starting in the center of the bowl, whisk the chocolate mixture in small circles until smooth and combined. Cool to room temperature.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, beat the chocolate mixture until light, slightly thickened and spreadable, 5 minutes.
