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This image shows a fully frosted chocolate Nutella cake with a smooth Nutella topping, ready to be served as a decadent dessert, perfect for any occasion.

Chocolate Nutella Cake Recipe

This decadent chocolate Nutella cake is rich and moist, made with just Nutella, eggs, and flour. It's easy to prepare and bakes into a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Top with Nutella frosting for extra indulgence.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cake tin
  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1½ cups nutella or a good quality chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center.
  • Grease and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
    This image shows the oven being preheated to 350°F while an 8-inch cake tin is being lined with parchment paper and greased, preparing it for the Nutella cake batter.
  • In a large bowl, combine Nutella and eggs, beating with a hand blender or whisk for about three minutes until the mixture slightly expands.
    This image shows Nutella and eggs being mixed in a large bowl using a hand blender, creating a smooth and slightly expanded batter for the Nutella cake.
  • Gently fold in all-purpose flour until fully mixed, ensuring no flour remains at the bowl's bottom.
    This image shows all-purpose flour being gently folded into the Nutella and egg mixture, ensuring a smooth and fully mixed cake batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    This image shows the Nutella cake batter being poured evenly into the prepared 8-inch cake tin, ready to be baked to perfection.
  • And bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    This image shows the freshly baked Nutella cake cooling on a wire rack after being removed from the cake tin, ensuring it cools completely before frosting.
  • Once cooled, frost with Nutella and enjoy with a glass of cold milk.
    This image shows a generous layer of Nutella being spread over the cooled chocolate Nutella cake, adding a rich and indulgent frosting.