Description

This Devil’s Food Nutella Cake is a decadent treat with moist chocolate layers and luscious Nutella frosting. Perfect for special occasions, it combines deep cocoa richness with creamy hazelnut-chocolate sweetness for an irresistible show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

For the Nutella Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups Nutella spread
3 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream (add more if needed for consistency)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually combine wet with dry ingredients.

4. Add Boiling Water:
Carefully stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Divide evenly into prepared pans.

5. Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

6. Make the Frosting:
Beat butter and Nutella until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Adjust cream for spreadable consistency.

7. Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with frosting. Top with second layer and frost the entire cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings, hazelnuts, or extra Nutella drizzle if desired.

Notes

Make Ahead: Bake cake layers a day in advance and wrap in plastic. Store at room temperature or refrigerate.

Flavor Boost: Add 1 tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries for balance.

Storage Tips: Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted layers for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Celebration Cake
Cuisine: American, Bakery

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal
Sugar: 55g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg