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Nutella Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with Nutella buttercream and topped with a decadent ganache.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 0.75 cup Nutella
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Nutella (for ganache)
  • 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 10 pieces Ferrero Rocher candies

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Slowly pour in water and gently mix until the batter is smooth and thin.
  5. Divide batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. To make the buttercream, beat butter and Nutella until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add heavy cream as needed for desired consistency.
  8. Level the cakes, then spread buttercream between layers and on the outside. Chill if needed.
  9. Prepare ganache by heating Nutella, chocolate chips, and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Pour over the assembled cake.
  10. Decorate with Ferrero Rocher candies and serve.

Notes

A decadent chocolate cake perfect for special occasions or a treat anytime.