Easy Nutella Cake Recipe

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the Nutella and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, combine the Nutella and heavy cream. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Once the cake has cooled, spread the Nutella frosting over the top and sides of the cake using an offset spatula or a butter knife.
• Optional: You can garnish the cake with chopped hazelnuts or chocolate shavings for added texture and decoration.