Nutella and Peanut Butter Cake
This single layer Nutella and Peanut Butter Cake is super moist and flavorful! It's topped with rich, silky Nutella ganache and creamy peanut butter buttercream frosting! This decadent dessert is easy enough for any weeknight and special occasions!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings (8 or 9 inch cake)
Calories: 732kcal
FOR THE CHOCOLATE NUTELLA CAKE
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup Nutella melted in microwave
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ¾ teaspoons vanilla
- ¾ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup boiling water
FOR THE NUTELLA GANACHE
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons Nutella
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter softened (optional)
FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
FOR THE CHOCOLATE NUTELLA CAKE
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper. Spray sides with baking spray.
In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs with the oil. Whisk in the the vanilla extract, milk and sour cream. Whisk in the melted and slightly cooled Nutella.
Use a rubber spatula to gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Pour in the hot water and stir until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake 34-39 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack and allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.
FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM
Beat the peanut butter and room temperature butter on medium. Scrape down the sides and add the vanilla and salt.
With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar and beat for another minute. Add the heavy cream and beat until buttercream is combined and spreadable.
Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg