In honor of #WorldNutellaDay, it’s only appropriate to celebrate this special holiday with a rich, decadent dessert using none other than Nutella. While it’s amazing straight out of the jar or over buttered toast, it’s also great in baking.
I was inspired by a gorgeous blog post made by Lesley Stowe of Kirbie’s Cravings. She made a 2-ingredient Flourless Nutella Cake, which caught my attention. So, I went to my kitchen and tested it out. To my surprise, it was absolutely divine. I like to add salt and vanilla to the recipe for extra flavor. This stunning cake doesn’t need much except a light sprinkling of powdered sugar or cocoa powder on top. It has a dense, fudgy interior and a crusty exterior.
Flourless Nutella Cake // Photo: @sheriesavorsthecity
But if you have the extra time, try making it extra special by serving each slice with more Nutella (coz’…why not?), candied hazelnuts (recipe below), and fresh whipped cream.
Candied Hazelnuts, Whipped Cream, and Nutella // Photo: @sherriesavorsthecity
The hazelnuts give it a nice crunch while the whipped cream cuts through the sweetness of the cake. What’s even more awesome? Your gluten-free friends can eat and enjoy this dessert with you.
Flourless Nutella Cake with Candied Hazelnuts and Fresh Whipped Cream. // Photo: @sherriesavorsthecity
Let’s get bakin’…
- 8 large whole eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups Nutella
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup blanched and peeled hazelnuts
- 1 Tablespoon egg whites
- 3 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9" round pan with cooking spray and line it completely with aluminum foil. FAB TIP: The cooking spray will help the paper adhere to the pan. Make sure to cover the bottom and sides for ease of unmolding the cake.
- In a Kitchen Aid Mixer with a wire whip attachment, combine eggs and salt. FAB TIP: I recommend using a stand mixer to whip your eggs to make the process as easy as possible.
- Start whipping at medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Then, increase the speed to high, beat for another 8 minutes or until the eggs has tripled in volume. Don't worry, it will look like it's about to overflow. But once you add the Nutella, the mixture will deflate considerably.
- Add the vanilla.
- Take it out of the mixer.
- Meanwhile, put the Nutella in a microwave safe dish.
- Place in the microwave for 20 seconds to loosen it up.
- Transfer the Nutella in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in ⅓ of the whipped egg mixture into the Nutella.
- Whisk together until combine. Don't worry, mixture will stiffen up and will look like something has gone wrong. Just keep whisking, it will get better.
- Add another ⅓ of the whipped egg mixture and continue to whisk.
- Lastly, the rest of the ⅓ and whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour mixture onto prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Wrap with cling wrap and freeze overnight.
- Unmold the cake. Remove the foil.
- Transfer the cake into a nice serving platter or pedestal.
- Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the hazelnuts and egg whites.
- Add the granulated white sugar and salt.
- Pour over a sheet pan that is greased with cooking spray.
- Place in the oven.
- Stir once in awhile for even browning.
- Bake until golden brown all over, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Garnish on top of the cake.
- Grab a nice plate.
- Drizzle with Nutella.
- Lay the slice of the cake.
- Top it with whipped cream and candied hazelnuts.
- Enjoy!
Not only is this Flourless Nutella Cake simple to make but it tastes as good as it looks. I had my loved ones try it and everyone is thoroughly impressed by melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavor of the Nutella.
Flourless Nutella Cake // Photo: @sherriesavorsthecity
Go give it a try and let me know what you think!
What are your favorite Nutella recipes?
Savor every moment,
Sherrie
Looks easy as 1-2-3 Sounds yummy!! Love it!!!
Thank you!
Xoxo,
Sherrie
That looks so tasty and super easy!
Thank you! It was absolutely delicious. Hope you get to try the recipe out!
Xoxo,
Sherrie
Tried the cake and it was kinda hard to cut into 4 pieces, it was too thin. But… We atulosbely loved the frosting!! However all of it together is like sugar overload… in a good and a bad way!! Overall I would say it is worth trying, and by the way your pictures are really chic and cool!