Moist chocolate cake is cloaked in a whipped Nutella cream for a dessert that is decadent for the fanciest of soirees, but also easy enough for any occasion.
There is a passage in the City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, "Fate is never fair. You are caught in a current much stronger than you are; struggle against it and you'll drown not just yourself but those who try to save you. Swim with it, and you'll survive."
Your fate is inevitable, but it's a strange thing to say so assuredly when you don't know what you're destined for. So basically, you're whole life you are destined in uncertainty. Can you change it? Yes. Can you avoid it? No. But how do you change a fate you're unsure of?
There is another saying and it goes something along the lines of, “You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.”
I can't necessarily say I avoided anything in particular, but life certainly had plans of its own for me. I realize some aren't as lucky, but I did stumble on to a career path completely different from the one I had imagined for myself and ended up loving it.
Pietro Ferrero, an Italian baker in the 1940s, set out to make a cheaper alternative to chocolate during WWII. So, he combined hazelnuts with cocoa and made what is now known today as Nutella. Who knew at the time, in a desperate attempt to substitute chocolate, Ferrero would create perhaps the most popular and most beloved creation celebrated throughout the world? Which just goes to show how fate has a mind of its own.
That my friend brings us to today's recipe. Mom and I are pleased to be hosting this month's #BundtBakers, a group we have been with for a quite some time now. In case you couldn't guess already, this month's theme is Nutella.
Mom took the reigns of this project and created one of the most delicious chocolate cakes I've had in quite some time. The end result was a stunning, ultra-moist cake. I finished it off with a Whipped Nutella Cream. The airiness of the frosting plays really well into this cake and compliments its light texture.
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Chocolate Bundt with Nutella Cream #BundtBakers
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 bundt cake 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tbs. instant coffee
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 3/4 cups flour - sifted
- 2 tsps. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter - softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla
For the Nutella Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Nutella
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 teaspoons water
Instructions
For the Chocolate Bundt:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F:
- Combine cocoa and instant coffee in a medium sized bowl.
- Add boiling water to the cocoa and instant coffee and carefully whisk until smooth. Cool the mixture down completely.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together at medium to high speed, the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. This will take 3 – 5 minutes.
- At a low speed, beat in the flour mixture, alternately with the cocoa mixture.
- Thoroughly butter a bundt pan.
- Add the cake batter to the pan.
- Bake 45 – 55 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
For the Nutella Cream:
- In the bowl of your stand-mixer, whip the heavy cream until firm peaks form. It is best to make sure the bowl has been chilled first.
- In a small bowl whisk unflavored gelatin and water. While the stand-mixer is on low speed, add the gelatin mixture. This will stabilize the cream. Add the Nutella, until incorporated.
- Frost the bundt with the cream and if desired, drizzle with extra Nutella. Serve immediately or cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10
A big thank you to all the wonderful bakers who have joined me this month. As always, don't forget to take a look at the other delicious Nutella-inspired bundts below.
Enjoy with Love,
Tammy
angiesrecipes says
This looks absolutely heavenly! Love that smooth tender crumb 🙂
Catherine says
Thank you dear Angie. xo
DAVID J MYERS says
Tammy, That is a gorgeous bundt cake. Moist is what I'm all about when it comes to cakes. Never thought of Nutella as a frosting or topping. Our daughter introduced Nutella to us stateside but we did encounter it many years ago in Australia. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Catherine says
Dear Dave, We love Nutella. I was introduced to it a few years ago and my daughter loves it. Have a great weekend to you and Laurie.
Wendy Klik says
A perfect joint effort. Thanks so much for hosting.
Catherine says
Yes, and we had fun cooking together.
Gloria Roa Baker says
Looks absolutely delicious ! I beat smell amazing too.I love bundt cakes always!
hugs
Catherine says
Thank you Gloria. xo
Jenny Johnston says
This looks absolutely delicious, perfect to have with a cup of tea.
Catherine says
Yes, a good cup of coffee makes everything better. Thank you for visiting.
Sandra Garth says
The whipped cream frosting looks light as a feather and I'd love to try this recipe. Thanks for hosting and for picking such a fun theme.
Catherine says
Thank you Sandra. It is my pleasure.
Sandra Garth says
I thought I was giving you five stars, don't know what happened but this is surely a five-star recipe.
Catherine says
Thank you. Have a beautiful weekend.
Heather says
You had me at nutella. I definitely need to taste this as soon as possible. YUM!
Catherine Santiago Jose says
First of all, who doesn't love or enjoy Nutella? Answer simply is no. Great recipe with a nice twist on it and this looks really amazingly delicious. Loved it.
Catherine says
Thank you.
kumamonjeng says
Sometimes I do need some sweet vibes and this is it. This will be a good cheat meal for me. Look nothing complicated and easy to prepare.
Catherine says
Thank you for visiting and I hope you like it if you give it a try.
Joanna says
\yummy, this cake sounds so delicious! I had no idea how Nutella started, it's amazing how a substitute for chocolate became so popular all around the world.
Catherine says
I love Nutella and both my son and daughter do too. Thank you for visiting.
John Mulindi says
This looks something sweet to have with the family. The guide is simple and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
Catherine says
Thank you.
Rosey says
A new way to use Nutella. Hurrah. My daughter loves it so.
Catherine says
So does mime. I hope you enjoy it.
Sara Welch says
This looks so moist and rich! Great presentation too; can't wait to make this for my family.
Catherine says
I hope you enjoy it if you do. Thank you for visiting.
Jasmine Hewitt says
this looks heavenly! I love nutella and will eat anything with it
Catherine says
Me too! Thank you for visiting.
Alexandra Cook says
I must try this recipe. It so delicious and look so easy to make and I am sure my husband and my kids will give me a warmer hug because of this dish.
Catherine says
I hope that you like it if you give it a try. A sweet reason for a warm family hug. Thank you for visiting.
Preet says
I love Nutella. The pictures alone sealed the deal for me. This looks and sounds incredibly tasty.
Catherine says
Thank you. i hope you like it if you give it a try. Thank you for visiting.
Twinspirational says
Yum we love baking from scratch. This recipe looks so delicious.
Catherine says
Me too. Thank you for visiting.
Sincerely Miss J says
I also love Nutella. The recipe looks good and tasty. Great pictures.
Catherine says
Thank you. Nutella is so easy to love! Thank you for visiting.
Lex says
Super recipe. Chocolaty goodness all over this. One taste and i may end up asking for a whole bucket more. Hahahah
Catherine says
Thank you!
Rachael Phillips says
WHY did I read this on a Sundya when all the shops are closed! I'm going to be dreaming of it now.
Catherine says
Thank you for your kind words.
Lana Cosant says
This recipe looks very good. Who could guess that Nutela was created like that? Love the quotes in your article, very inspiriting!
Catherine says
Thank you and thank you for visiting.
Ana says
I love Nutella and this looks absolutely divine! And thanks for sharing the story of Nutella! I enjoyed your post and bookmarked it!
Catherine says
Thank you and thank you for visiting.
Yeah Lifestyle says
The photos are already making my tummy rumble, I love nutella and having it in a cake is double marks for me
Catherine says
I love Nutella too. Thank you for visiting.
Kalyan Panja says
That looks an easy and perfect dessert to win over guests. Can't wait to try.
Patricia Blanco Budia says
Wowww!! What a delicious bundt!! That Nutella Cream sounds amazing!!! XOXO