A Nutella Cake is a rich, decadent treat for anyone who loves the creamy, chocolate-hazelnut flavor of Nutella. This cake is moist, full of Nutella flavor, and topped with a luscious Nutella frosting. Here’s a recipe to try:
Nutella Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Nutella (plus more for filling)
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Nutella Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Nutella
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For Decoration:
- Chopped hazelnuts or Ferrero Rocher chocolates (optional)
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and Nutella until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Add Boiling Water: Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin, but this will create a moist cake.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Nutella Frosting:
- Cream Butter and Nutella: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and Nutella together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add Cream and Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream (or milk) to reach your desired consistency. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if needed.
To Assemble the Cake:
- Level the Cakes: Once the cakes have completely cooled, use a serrated knife to level the tops if needed.
- Add Nutella Filling: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of Nutella on top of the cake for extra flavor.
- Frost the Cake: Place the second cake layer on top, then frost the entire cake with the Nutella frosting, spreading it evenly over the top and sides.
- Decorate: Optionally, garnish the cake with chopped hazelnuts or Ferrero Rocher chocolates for an elegant touch.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this rich, Nutella-filled cake!
This Nutella cake is the ultimate treat for chocolate and hazelnut lovers, perfect for birthdays or special occasions.