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Nutella Chocolate Cake

A rich and creamy chocolate cake infused with the delicious flavor of Nutella, easily made in one bowl for effortless cleanup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature works best.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water This helps to create a moist cake.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Gradually add for the best texture.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Add more for a fluffier frosting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until well combined. Don’t worry if the batter looks thin; that’s perfectly normal!
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a bowl, beat the softened butter and Nutella until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  3. Add the heavy cream to reach your desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are cool, spread the Nutella frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store the cake in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for about 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.