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Nutella Layer Cake

This rich and indulgent Nutella Layer Cake features two soft chocolate cake layers filled and frosted with a creamy Nutella frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you crave an easy yet impressive dessert, this recipe fits beautifully into Easy Nutella Dessert Recipes and works well with both simple and decorative cake designs. It’s a crowd-pleasing Nutella Birthday Cake that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chocolate Cake Layers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Nutella Frosting
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • Optional for Decoration
  • Chopped hazelnuts
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Extra Nutella for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cake layers cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make the Nutella Frosting Recipe, beat butter until creamy, then add Nutella and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth, adding milk as needed for a spreadable consistency.
  8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of frosting on top.
  9. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  10. Decorate as desired using simple or creative Nutella Cake Decoration ideas.

Notes

This recipe is a classic 2 Layer Chocolate Cake with Nutella frosting.
Chill the cake for 20 minutes before final smoothing for cleaner edges.
For a more intense Nutella flavor, add a thin Nutella layer between cakes.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.