Ingredients
– 125g unsalted butter
– 200g Nutella spread
– 120g granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 200g self-raising flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 80ml milk
Instructions
1. Pre-heat your oven to 170°C/340°F and grease a 20cm springform cake tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, Nutella and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well between each addition.
4. Sift in the self-raising flour and baking powder and mix until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix the batter at this point.
5. Gradually add the milk to your mixing bowl, stirring until the cake batter is smooth.
6. Pour the mixture into the greased cake tin and level the surface with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before removing it from the tin.
9. When the cake is completely cool, you can add your desired toppings. It’s great with whipped cream or a dusting of icing sugar.
Tips for Baking Your Nutella Cake:
– Be sure to use unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in your cake.
– You can use an electric hand mixer to save time if you have one.
– If you don’t have any self-raising flour, use all-purpose flour instead and add 2 tsp of baking powder.
– For best results, make sure your Nutella spread is at room temperature.
– Don’t overmix the batter as this can result in a tough cake.
– Make sure your cake is completely cool before adding toppings or frosting.
Conclusion
This recipe is perfect for busy people who want to impress their guests with a delicious and easy-to-make cake. You can use this recipe to make a great dessert that everyone will love. Once you’ve tried this recipe, you will see how simple and straightforward it is, and you’ll be left with a winning dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover Nutella in your pantry. Give it a try and see for yourself!