Description
Gâteau au Nutella is a rich, decadent French cake that combines the creamy, indulgent flavor of Nutella with a moist, fluffy cake base. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s perfect for Nutella lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup milk
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, Nutella, and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For an extra Nutella flavor, top the cake with Nutella frosting made from whipped cream and Nutella.For a more intense chocolate experience, add chocolate chips to the batter.Top with fresh berries or a drizzle of raspberry sauce for a fruity contrast.For a richer cake, add melted chocolate or combine Nutella with dark chocolate in the batter.Feel free to add chopped hazelnuts or almonds for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg