Nutella Torte

5 from 1 vote

This Nutella Torte is the ultimate chocolate hazelnut cake that is packed full of rich flavors. Combining indulgent chocolate and hazelnut into a moist fudgy flourless chocolate cake topped with smooth rich Nutella ganache.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Chill time2

Total Time2 55

Course: Baking, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 417kcal

Author: Amanda

Ingredients

Ingredients for Flourless Nutella Torte

110 grams Unsalted Butter
300 grams Nutella Chocolate Spread
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
110 grams Hazelnuts (Extra optional for decoration) Ground in a blender
4 Large Eggs (Separated) Room temperature
100 grams Sugar

Ingredients for Nutella Ganache

100 ML Heavy Cream AKA Double cream
200 grams Nutella Chocolate Spread
Chopped hazelnuts (Optional to decorate)

Instructions

How to make flourless Nutella cake

Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180℃/350℉/Gas mark 4.
Place hazelnuts with the skins removed into a blender and blend in short bursts scraping down the sides of the blender until the hazelnuts resemble small crumbs. (See image 1).
Melt the butter in the microwave on short 30-second bursts until melted. Add the Nutella and vanilla extract then mix well until fully combined.
Allow to cool slightly and In a large bowl whisk in the cocoa powder, salt, and ground hazelnuts until fully combined.
Use two bowls to separate the egg yolk from the egg whites, ensuring that no yolk mixes with the whites.
Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until thick. Next, gently fold the egg yolk and sugar mixture into the chocolate mixture.
In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks (See image 3).
Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate batter until there are no streaks and it is smooth.
Pour and spread the Nutella cake mixture evenly into the lined baking pan and bake for approx 40-45 minutes.
Check the cake by inserting a skewer or toothpick into the center. If it comes out slightly moist with some crumbs on it, the cake is ready. It should not be wet.
Leave the Nutella torte in the cake pan on a wire rack to fully cool. Once fully cooled place in the fridge for 2 hours.

How to make Nutella Ganache

In a bowl warm the heavy cream in the microwave on short bursts until warm. Once warm add the Nutella spread and stir gently until fully incorporated. Set aside to cool for approx 15 minutes before pouring over the top of the cooled cake.
Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the top of the ganache to decorate if desired.
The Nutella torte can be sliced and eaten after the ganache has been poured over the cake which will result in a gooey chocolate frosting or place in the fridge for 2 hours for the ganache to set for a firmer cleaner slice of cake.

Notes

Tips:

- Tip #1: Use good quality ingredients as this will really impact the taste of the finished cake.

- Tip #2: Line the bottom and sides of the cake pan for easier removal. Using a springform pan is preferable, as it simplifies the process of removing the flourless Nutella cake from the cake pan.

- Tip #3: Be careful not to let any egg yolk mix with the egg whites, as even a small amount can prevent the egg whites from whipping up to soft peaks.

- Tip #4: Gently fold in the egg whites to keep the cake batter light and airy. I prefer to start by folding in a few scoops of egg whites, then gradually add the rest. This method makes it easier to incorporate the egg whites smoothly.

- Tip #5: Chilling the cooled cake in the refrigerator helps it set properly, resulting in a beautiful, dense, fudgy texture.

- Tip #6: The Nutella torte can be sliced and eaten after the ganache has been poured over the cake which will result in a gooey chocolate frosting or placed in the fridge for 2 hours for the ganache to set for a firmer cleaner slice of cake.

How to store the Nutella torte

The Nutella torte can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can I make it dairy free?

This chocolate hazelnut cake is easily made dairy free by using dairy free butter block and dairy free chocolate spread. I have not tested dairy free chocolate ganache but you can dust it with powdered sugar, cocoa powder or add your preferred dairy free frosting.

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