Ingredients
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- 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice stir together and let it sit for 5 minutes
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup of butter softened
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Nutella spread
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, water, oil, sugar, eggs, baking soda, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Add flour and cocoa powder; whisk until smooth and lumps are gone.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until a light touch springs back in the center. Cool pans on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove the cakes to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, cream together softened butter and Nutella in a large bowl.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in milk until the desired consistency is achieved. Keep covered if not using immediately.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread an additional 2 tablespoons of Nutella on top, then add about ½ cup of buttercream. Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides with the remaining buttercream, ensuring an even topping and complete coverage of the sides. Chill in the fridge while preparing the chocolate glaze.
- For the chocolate glaze, boil whipping cream in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips without stirring. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes before pouring over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Chill the cake in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and Nutella.
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.