Nutella Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Nutella Frosting

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups Nutella
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment 9-inch cake pans, Electric Stand Mixer

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 3 9-inch cake pans.

2. 2

   Using a stand mixer, mix together flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt on low speed until combined.

3. 3

   Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, vegetable oil, and vanilla and beat at medium speed until blended, about 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide batter evenly among the three pans.

5. 5

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes and then remove cakes from pans and place on wire racks to cool completely.

7. 7

   Make frosting. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.

8. 8

   Add Nutella and sour cream and beat until combined.

9. 9

   With mixer on low, beat in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then turn speed up to medium-high for about 10 seconds to make sure everything is evenly blended.

10. 10

    Spread frosting between cake layers and on top and sides of cake.