Chocolate Strawberry Nutella Cake
An indulgent dessert featuring rich chocolate, sweet strawberries, and creamy Nutella, perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting and Garnish
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries, sliced for decoration For decoration
- Optional: Chocolate shavings For extra flair
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined. Stir in the boiling water.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Frosting and Assembly
- While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Fold in the Nutella until well combined.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of Nutella frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Arrange fresh strawberries on top for decoration.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a splash of espresso to the boiling water. Drizzling melted chocolate over the frosted cake before serving will enhance its indulgence.