Soft Plumcake with Nutella is an incredibly delicious recipe! Soft and fragrant, its peculiarity lies in the two-step baking process, which helps keep the Nutella soft and prevents it from drying out. The soft plumcake with Nutella is a variation of the classic poured cake, but alternatively, try the version of the soft cake with ricotta and chocolate. This plumcake is truly amazing, try it and let me know. Big kiss, Chicca!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 186.45 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 28.85 (g) of which sugars 16.81 (g)
- Proteins 2.57 (g)
- Fat 7.62 (g) of which saturated 1.47 (g)of which unsaturated 5.81 (g)
- Fibers 0.41 (g)
- Sodium 5.56 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 90 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
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3/8 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 packet baking powder
- as needed Nutella®
Tools
- 1 Plumcake Mold
- 1 Whisk
How to Make Soft Plumcake with Nutella
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and aroma until they become frothy.
Then, pour in the oil slowly and the milk, followed by the flour, a little at a time, incorporating everything well.
Add the baking powder and mix.
At this point, pour half of the mixture into a greased and floured plumcake mold and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until a light golden crust forms.
Remove the plumcake from the oven without letting it cool too much.
Fill with plenty of Nutella.
Pour the remaining batter and continue baking at 350°F for 35 minutes.
Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, and then dust with plenty of powdered sugar.
Storing Soft Plumcake with Nutella
The soft plumcake with Nutella can be stored under a cake dome for up to 3-4 days.
FAQ
Can the soft plumcake with Nutella be filled with something else?
Instead of Nutella, you can use jam, pistachio cream, or even sweetened ricotta enriched with chocolate chips.
What is the poured cake?
It’s a traditional dessert, a clever one, to keep the cream inside soft and not dry.
Can I make the cake gluten-free?
Of course, just replace the all-purpose flour with half almond flour and half potato starch.
How to bake the cake well without it collapsing?
The first baking is crucial; if you look closely at the photo, you’ll see it should have a light golden crust. The same procedure for the second baking. Each oven has its own cooking method, so my times might be slightly different from yours.
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