Description
This Nutella Cake is every Nutella lover’s dream! Moist, decadent chocolate cake layers smothered with a rich chocolate Nutella buttercream frosting. It’s the ultimate indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 5 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup dutched cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups Nutella
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a stand mixer, beat 5 eggs on high speed for about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups of sugar and continue beating on high for another 4 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cup buttermilk, beating until incorporated. - Add Espresso and Butter:
Dissolve 2 tbsp instant espresso powder in 1 cup of room temperature water, and add to the mixture. Then, add in the melted butter and mix well. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Sift 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 cup dutched cocoa powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a whisk. - Bake the Cake Layers:
Divide the batter evenly among 3 (9-inch) cake pans. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cakes. - Prepare the Frosting:
In a bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese, 2 cups softened butter, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 cups Nutella until smooth and creamy. - Cool the Cakes:
Once the cakes are baked, flip them onto cooling racks and let them cool completely. If desired, use a serrated knife to slice the tops of the cakes to create flat surfaces. - Assemble the Cake:
Frost the top of each cake layer with the Nutella frosting. After placing the final cake layer, cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 748
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg