The rich chocolate experience you’ve been craving for!
This incredibly moist chocolate cake is topped with a velvety Nutella Swiss meringue frosting that’s nothing short of heavenly. Each bite is a fusion of rich chocolate and creamy hazelnut, creating a flavour experience that will have you coming back for seconds (or thirds!). Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet pick-me-up, this cake is guaranteed to bring joy and smiles to every occasion. So grab a fork and dive into this delicious treat—you won’t want to share!
Servings: 10-12 slices
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 35-40 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake:
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups white granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
Nutella Swiss Meringue Frosting:
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup Nutella
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
Utensils Needed:
• 2 large mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• Sifter
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• 2 8-inch round cake pans
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Cake stand or serving platter
• Offset spatula for frosting
Directions:
1. Get Ready to Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grab two 8-inch round cake pans, grease them up, and line them with parchment paper. A quick dusting of flour or cocoa powder, and you’re good to go!
2. Whip Up the Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and happy.
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until they’re just combined.
Now for the magic—stir in that boiling water carefully! The batter will be thin, but that means a super moist cake is on its way.
Split the batter evenly between your two pans.
3. Time to Bake:
Pop those pans in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. When a toothpick comes out clean, they’re done!
Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to chill out completely.
4. Create the Nutella Frosting:
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg whites and sugar together.
Place the bowl over simmering water (double boiler style) and keep whisking until the sugar is dissolved and the mix reaches 160°F (71°C).
Take the bowl off the heat and beat the mixture on high speed until you get stiff, glossy peaks and the bowl is cool to the touch (about 10 minutes).
Gradually beat in the butter, one piece at a time, until the frosting is silky smooth.
Add the Nutella, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and whip it all together until it’s light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious.
5. Put It All Together:
Place one cake layer on your cake stand or platter, and spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
Add the second cake layer, and give the whole cake a quick crumb coat of frosting to lock in those crumbs.
Pop the cake in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set the crumb coat.
Finish with a final thick layer of frosting, smoothing it out with an offset spatula.
6. Slice, Serve, and Celebrate:
Cut into that cake and enjoy the sweet symphony of chocolate and Nutella! Serve with a glass of cold milk or your favourite coffee, and let the smiles begin.
Mommy Tip: For extra fun, sprinkle some chocolate shavings or hazelnuts on top. This cake is all about joy, so make it your own and enjoy every last bite of this Nutella.
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