Description
This decadent Nutella Cake is a moist, rich chocolate cake layered and topped with creamy Nutella spread, perfect for any celebration or chocolate craving. With a tender crumb and full-bodied chocolate flavor enhanced by Nutella, it is an indulgent treat that comes together with simple pantry ingredients and straightforward baking techniques.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
- 1 cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the ideal temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Pans: Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking and to help with easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine and aerate the mixture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water carefully. The batter will become thin, which is normal, and this helps create a moist cake.
- Pour Batter into Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops to ensure even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, testing doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely. This prevents breakage or sticking.
- Frost and Assemble: Once cooled, spread Nutella between the two cake layers and generously on top, creating a delicious, creamy chocolate-hazelnut finish.
Notes
- Use boiling water carefully and mix it in slowly to avoid splashing.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the Nutella.
- For an extra touch, garnish with chopped hazelnuts or chocolate shavings on top of the Nutella layer.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
