Nutella Chocolate Cake
A decadent chocolate cake infused with the rich flavors of Nutella, topped with a velvety Nutella frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup Nutella
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until blended.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the boiling water into the batter.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make Nutella frosting by beating together Nutella, softened butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream.
- Assemble the cake by layering and frosting.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and avoid over-baking to keep the cake moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg