Chocolate Nutella Cake

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (160g) Nutella
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) neutral oil, like canola or vegetable
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (140g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot coffee or water
• 1/4 cup (40g) milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate
• 1/4 cup (25g) hazelnuts, finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease an 8×8-inch pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs and sugar for about 1 minute until well combined. Add Nutella, oil, milk, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda and whisk until well combined and smooth. Stir in the coffee or water, then fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.

4. 4

   Scrape batter into prepared pan. Scatter the chopped hazelnuts over the top. Bake cake for 35-45 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

5. 5

   Cake can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.