Hazelnut Cream Wafer Cake

A celebration of hazelnut cream and mascarpone. Neutral, creamy mascarpone carries the rich hazelnut flavor without being overly sweet. Crispy wafer bars add texture.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake Pan (9 inch)
  • Mixer
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1

Sponge: Cream butter+sugar, add eggs, flour mix, milk. Bake 350°F 35 mins.

Tip: Classic sponge.
2

Cream: Whip cream. Mix mascarpone + hazelnut spread briefly. Fold in whipped cream.

Tip: Whip gently.
3

Assemble and top with wafers.

Tip: Chill before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the cream runny?
Overwhipped mascarpone. Stop as soon as it combines; high fat cheese curdles easily.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 8 oz Mascarpone (cold)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 1/2 cup Hazelnut Spread (e.g., Nutella)
  • 4 packs Hazelnut Wafer Bars (e.g., Kinder Bueno)