How to Make Nutella Cake

Nutella is a delicious chocolate-hazelnut spread that can transform a basic white bread sandwich into an indulgent snack or dessert. Nutella can be used in a variety of desserts; but you can also make a delicious cake filled with Nutella for a special occasion; it's a popular treat in many European homes. Read on to find out how to make your very own Nutella Cake.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1/3 cup fresh butter
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 4 tbsp. milk
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. hazelnut liquer
• 6 tbsp. Nutella
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 8-inch Springform pan

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Prepare the cake batter. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in medium bowl. Add white sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and spices and combine thoroughly.
3. Add the milk. Stir in the milk and liquers carefully, and mix together until combined.
4. Mix with electric mixer. Mix all ingredients on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Batter should have grown in volume.
5. Prepare cake pan. Grease the cake pan, and pour half the batter into it.
6. Add Nutella. Drop spoonfuls of Nutella in small servings across the batter. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and brown sugar.
7. Bake for at least 60 minutes until cake rises and turns a light brown color.
8. Cool in pan for at least ten minutes. Then turn it out onto wire rack.

Tips & Warnings

• The cake can be wrapped in foil and kept fresh for about 5 days.
• Serve warm with whipped cream, or cool with a side of Nutella spread.
• The cake will become too dry if over baked. Monitor the baking process at 15 minute intervals.