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Nutella Chocolate Cake

A rich and decadent Nutella chocolate cake with layers of moist chocolate sponge, Nutella buttercream, and a glossy ganache finish.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.75 cup Nutella plus 1/4 cup for filling
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 pieces Ferrero Rocher candies

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in water gradually until the batter is thin and smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-33 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and 3/4 cup Nutella until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating well after each addition.
  7. Level the cakes, then spread a layer of Nutella buttercream between layers and frost the outside of the cake.
  8. Make ganache by heating Nutella, chocolate chips, and heavy whipping cream until smooth. Pour over the cake and decorate with Ferrero Rocher candies.

Notes

This Nutella chocolate cake is perfect for special occasions and chocolate lovers alike. Enjoy!