torta savoia

Directions

1. 1

   Torta Savoia (Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake) Syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 6 tablespoons dark rum Filling 1 (13 ounce) jar Nutella

2. 2

   Let cool, and stir in the rum

3. 3

   Filling: In a small bowl, whisk the Nutella with 1/2 cup of the cream to lighten the Nutella

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup cream with the vanilla extract until it begins to hold its shape

5. 5

   Add the Nutella mixture and continue to whip until stiff

6. 6

   To Assemble the Cake: Line a 10-inch springform pan with plastic wrap

7. 7

   Cut the sponge cake into three 1/2-inch layers

8. 8

   Place 1 cake layer in the bottom of the pan, brush with one-third of the rum syrup, and spread evenly with half the filling