Italian Nutella Crumb Cake
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3.7
Italian Nutella Crumb Cake
Description
This Italian Nutella Crumb Cake is constructed from a crumbly dough made with flour, sugar, baking powder, cold butter, and egg, which is pressed into a cake pan as the base layer. A generous layer of Nutella is spread evenly over this base, then the remaining crumb mixture is sprinkled on top. Baking at 350°F (180°C) until lightly golden produces a cake with a tender interior and a crumbly, golden topping.
The cold butter cut into the flour mixture creates the crumbly texture essential to this cake. The Nutella filling adds a rich, chocolate-hazelnut flavor that contrasts softly with the more neutral crumb base. The cake can be baked in a springform pan for easy removal and presentation.
This dessert pairs well with coffee or milk and can be served as a casual snack or dessert. Adjusting the cake pan size will affect the thickness; using an 8-inch pan results in a thicker base and crust, while a 9-inch pan produces a thinner layer.
Ingredients
Crumb Base
- 2½ cups flour (310 grams)
- ½ cup sugar (100 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup butter 110 grams, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
FILLING
- 1-2 cups Nutella
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180°C). Grease and flour an 8-9 inch (depending how thick you like your base, I used a 9 inch for this one) cake pan (20-24 cm). A spring form pan is my recommendation.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, add butter, using a pastry blender or fork combine to form a coarse crumb mixture, add the egg and continue to mix only until still crumbly.
- Place approximately ⅔ of the crumbly mixture in the cake pan, lightly pat down. Spread the Nutella* evenly on top and sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Let cool. Enjoy!
*If the Nutella is hard, place in a small plate and over a pot of boiling water stir until smooth and soft.
If you find the dough not crumbly enough then add a bit more butter. But remember it must be crumbly and not come together like a traditional pie dough.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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