Fancy Nutella Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Nutella Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup Nutella
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

• Chopped hazelnuts, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of Nutella

Cooking Steps:

For the Cake:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Gradually add boiling water to the batter, stirring continuously. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 5: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the Nutella Frosting:

Step 7: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.

Step 8: Add powdered sugar, Nutella, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

For Assembly:

Step 9: Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of Nutella Frosting on top of one cake layer.

Step 10: Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining Nutella Frosting.

Optional Toppings:

Step 11: Garnish with chopped hazelnuts, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of Nutella for extra indulgence.

Step 12: Slice and savor each bite of this divine NUTELLA Chocolate Cake.

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible blend of chocolate and Nutella in this heavenly cake – a dessert that's sure to satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings.