Putting this delicious spread into a Nutella chocolate cake results in a wonderful, easy recipe you'll be eager to share. This Nutella Cake recipe takes just over an hour to prepare and has a cook time of 45 minutes, so the prep time is minimal!

Pair it with a tall glass of milk at the end of a long day or make this as a special treat to share with friends or family. Everyone will be begging for a second slice!

Recipe Variations

This amazing recipe is fantastic as it is, but you can change it up a bit to suit your preferences.

Nuts: If you don't like nuts, you can leave them out. If you do like them, feel free to use whatever kind you like best -- pecans, walnuts, almonds, or crushed peanuts work well, but since Nutella is made with hazelnuts, that might be the best nut to add texture to your chocolate Nutella cake.

More Chocolatey: If you want it to be more chocolatey, you can add a tablespoon of cocoa powder or you can top it with semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips if you want a deeper flavor.

Frost It: This cake isn't frosted, but with the addition of Nutella buttercream, you can elevate this recipe to a classy dinner party dessert. If having Nutella frosting is too much for you, you can try a traditional chocolate buttercream recipe for a classic sheet cake experience.

Layer It: You can double this cake recipe and make it a layer cake. That means frosting is not optional, it's mandatory, but who doesn't want frosting? If you want just a little frosting, frost the first layer, top it with the second layer and frost just the top and leave the sides unfrosted so a little bit of the cake layers are exposed.

Gild It: Instead of frosting, you can top it with other accouterment to make look good and taste better. Try salted caramel chips, powdered sugar, or shredded coconut for a delightful chocolate dessert.

Get Baking

This chocolate cake recipe is great for packing in a lunch, an afternoon snack or to end an elegant meal. However you serve it, you won't be disappointed.