Chocolate Strawberry Nutella Cake
This decadent Chocolate Strawberry Nutella Cake is a perfect indulgence for any celebration, combining rich chocolate cake, sweet strawberries, and creamy Nutella.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
- 2 sticks Butter unsalted, melted
- 4 Tbsp Cocoa Powder heaping
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 cups Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 ½ cups Nutella
FOR THE STRAWBERRIES
- 2 pt Strawberries hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two round baking pans with parchment and spray with baking spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in cocoa powder until smooth. Pour in boiling water and let bubble for 20 seconds, then set aside.
- Mix buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla in a measuring pitcher and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in the hot chocolate mixture until halfway combined. Add the buttermilk mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 17-20 minutes, until just set. Cool completely in pans.
- Prepare strawberries by tossing with sugar and vanilla. Let macerate for 15 minutes, then drain excess juice.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake: Turn one layer upside down on a platter, spread half of the Nutella, half the whipped cream, and top with half the strawberries. Repeat with the second layer.
- Chill until serving. Cut with a serrated knife and enjoy!
Notes
Assemble the cake no more than an hour before serving for best results.