When Simplicity Meets Indulgence: the Cake that Wins Everyone Over! Do you know those desserts that seem like they just came out of grandma’s kitchen?? This crumbly Nutella cake, which is actually more of a rolled shortcrust pastry filled with Nutella, is exactly like that.
I discovered it some time ago by chance, but it was love at first taste. And no, you don’t need to be from the Marche region to give in to temptation, this dessert wins over everyone!
Ideal for breakfast with a cup of hot milk or for a snack for the most indulgent, it’s the kind of cake where you just cut a slice and then finish it all!
Magic?? No no, just butter, Nutella, and a crust that crumbles like your diet resolutions!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 10 Days
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 437.44 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 59.26 (g) of which sugars 25.12 (g)
- Proteins 6.59 (g)
- Fat 20.40 (g) of which saturated 15.30 (g)of which unsaturated 4.49 (g)
- Fibers 2.36 (g)
- Sodium 14.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 105 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for cakes)
- 1 cup hazelnut spread (or others as desired, pistachio, jam, creams)
- as needed sugar sprinkles
- 1/2 cup sugar
Steps
Imagine a Sunday afternoon when you wake up with the oven warming the kitchen. Maybe it’s raining outside (just for the cliché), and there you are, hands in dough and Nutella mysteriously disappearing by the spoonful. This dessert is not only delicious, it’s a comfort, to unplug your mind a bit or to bring everyone together at the table.
1. Place the flour in a mound on the work surface or, as I do, in a large bowl, add the butter and baking powder, and mix with your fingertips until you get a sandy mixture.
2. Reform the mound and add the eggs and sugar and continue kneading until you get a soft and smooth dough.
3. Roll out the dough on a sheet of parchment paper to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
4. Spread the Nutella from the center leaving 1 inch from the edges so that when we roll it, it will not overflow.5. Roll up gently, using the parchment paper to help, like a jelly roll.
6. Brush the surface with a little milk and sprinkle with the sugar sprinkles.
7. Bake in a static oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Once ready, let it cool slightly and serve in slices.
This Marche-style Nutella cake looks like a pie disguised as a cake and has only one flaw: it disappears too quickly.
Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or to console yourself after burning the roast.
Storage: It can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Notes:
You can replace Nutella with jam or custard.
Add some lemon or orange zest to add scent.
For an even more ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ version, use some rice flour.
Serving: Serve it in thick slices for breakfast, accompanied by a hot beverage. It’s also great cold!
Crumbly Nutella Cake with Shortcrust Pastry
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
discover all the questions and tips for preparing the Crumbly Nutella Cake at its best
Can I prepare it the day before?
Yes! In fact, it’s even tastier the next day when the flavors have settled.
Should the Nutella be heated to spread it better?
Yes, you can microwave it for 10 seconds or keep it at room temperature.
