Description
This indulgent Nutella Gateau is a rich chocolate cake layered with creamy Nutella frosting and packed with deep cocoa flavor. Perfect for celebrations or special treats, this Nutella cake recipe delivers a soft, moist crumb with a luxurious hazelnut chocolate finish.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups plain flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
For the Filling and Frosting:
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and grease and line two 20cm round cake tins.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between tins and level the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before assembling.
- For frosting, beat butter until smooth, then add Nutella and icing sugar.
- Add milk or cream as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Spread frosting between cake layers, then cover the top and sides.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake to maintain a moist texture.Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.Add chopped hazelnuts for extra crunch.Chill slightly before slicing for cleaner layers.
