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Nutella Chocolate Cake

Indulge in a rich, chocolaty Nutella Chocolate Cake that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 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
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

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 flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add 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. The batter will be thin — don’t panic; that’s 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. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the softened butter and Nutella in a bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  3. Add 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.

Notes

Ensure your eggs and butter are at room temperature for better blending. If your Nutella is thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for easier spreading.