Nutella Swirl Bundt Cake
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Alternate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk
5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Layer and Swirl the Nutella
6. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Drizzle half of the warmed Nutella over the batter. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the Nutella into the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and Nutella, swirling again for a marbled effect.
Step 7: Bake the Cake
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Glaze the Cake (Optional)
8. For the glaze, whisk together Nutella and heavy cream until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Conclusion
The Nutella Swirl Bundt Cake is as delightful to eat as it is to look at. The rich and moist cake combined with Nutella’s indulgent chocolate-hazelnut goodness creates a dessert that feels luxurious yet approachable. Serve it with a cup of coffee or tea, and watch it disappear slice by slice!