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A piece of Nutella cake with chocolate shavings on a plate.

Nutella Cake

Anke
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Equipment

  • 1 (9-in.) springform pan

Ingredients
  

For the batter:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 medium eggs
  • ½ cup Nutella
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup hazelnuts ground
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk

For the decoration:

  • ½ cup chocolate glaze
  • ⅔ cup Nutella
  • chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan and preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Beat butter and sugar for several minutes until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract. Beat in eggs one at a time. Finally, stir in Nutella.
  • Combine all dry ingredients and mix with buttermilk and egg mixture until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before removing from pan.
  • Melt chocolate glaze in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir in Nutella until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cake and decorate with chocolate shavings.