Italian Nutella Cake Recipe (Torta alla Nutella)

Italian Nutella Cake is a delicious and simple cake topped with chocolate hazelnut spread. Known as Torta alla Nutella, this cake comes together fast and is the perfect treat for any occasion. 

If you love Nutella, you have to give this Nutella Cake a try. It’s so easy to make and great for a weeknight dinner or special occasion! 

For more Nutella recipes, try these Nutella Sandwich Cookies or these Nutella Crepes. If you love unique Italian chocolate recipes, try these Ricotta Crostata filled with chocolate or these Chocolate Espresso Cookies. 

Italian Nutella Cake

Italian Nutella Cake, known also as Torta con Nutella, is a delicious recipe for a simple vanilla cake topped with everyone’s favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. 

This is a very simple cake to make with Nutella swirled on the top of the cake. The flavor is light and delicate, and not overly sweet. 

It’s a great cake to have for a midday treat or light dessert. The Nutella swirls on the surface of the cake make for a beautiful presentation without being overly fussy or difficult. 

This cake has a taste similar to Ferrero Rocher with its chocolate hazelnut flavor. It’s the best cake to serve any Nutella lovers in your life. 

So, if you love simple and delicious treats with Nutella, give this cake a try. You’re going to love it! 

Ingredients

• Eggs: you’ll need three large eggs. Make sure the eggs are room temperature. 
• Sugar: use granulated sugar for the cake batter. 
• Butter: use unsalted butter that is softened to room temperature. 
• Milk: use room temperature milk. I use either 2% or whole milk. 
• Vanilla: a bit of vanilla extract adds great flavor. 
• Flour: all purpose flour. Weigh the flour for accurate measurement. 
• Baking Powder: make sure you are using baking powder and not baking soda. 
• Salt: you’ll need a pinch of salt. I recommend using kosher salt. 
• Nutella: creamy Nutella is the perfect way to top this Italian Nutella Cake. Make sure the Nutella is room temperature. 

How to Make Italian Nutella Cake

This recipe for Italian Nutella Cake is so simple to make and comes together fast. Make sure your ingredients are room temperature before starting. 

Start by preheating oven and greasing a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper; set aside. 

Step 1: Make the cake batter

In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar. Use an electric mixer to mix until light and creamy; about 2 minutes. Add in the softened butter and continue mixing until well combined. Then, mix in the milk and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir together just until combined. Use a rubber spatula to scape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all of the ingredients are well combined.

Step 2: Add on the Nutella 

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Then, use a spoon to dollop the Nutella all around the top of the cake batter.

Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the Nutella around the top of the cake. You can swirl it throughout the cake or just on the top. 

Step 3: Bake

Place on center rack in preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove collar and let cool completely. Place on a serving plate. Slice and serve is or finish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, dusting of cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings on top. 

Tips for Making Italian Nutella Cake

• Make sure the eggs, butter, and milk are all room temperature before starting. This will ensure you have a smooth batter. 
• If you don’t have a springform pan, you can make this in a 9 inch square baking pan or a cake pan with tall sides. 
• Store leftover cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for two days or refrigerate for a week. You can also freeze this cake in an airtight container covered with plastic wrap for up to a month. 

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