Nutella and Mascarpone Cake

Name: Nutella and Mascarpone Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup; Sugar ½ cup; Butter 7 tbsp; Whole milk 0.67 cup; Eggs (2 medium) 4 oz; Unsweetened cocoa powder 0.4 cup; Cornstarch 4 tbsp; Baking powder 2 tsp; Mascarpone cheese ¾ cup; Nutella 0.7 cup; Fine salt 1 pinch; Walnut kernels to taste; Maldon salt 1 pinch

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

The Nutella mascarpone cake is a real crowd-pleaser, perfect for breakfast or as a great treat during a casual afternoon get-together. Really good stuff. With its soft cocoa base, this cake fills your kitchen with a sweet and welcoming aroma. Cut into it, and you'll discover a velvety center of Nutella and mascarpone cream. Each bite combines moist cake with an unbelievably smooth filling that melts in your mouth, leaving behind a hint of rich chocolate and hazelnut. And you know what? People love how straightforward this Nutella cake recipe is—no complicated steps or rare ingredients, just what you probably already have at home. The result? A cake that's both impressive and familiar, featuring a soft crumb and a dramatic, swirled center that's hard to resist.

Everyone, from kids to adults, agrees that this mascarpone cake recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Its dramatic appearance, with a thick, creamy center, never feels too heavy or over the top. In Italy—which is great—cakes like this often make an appearance at family gatherings or casual snacks, and it's easy to see why. So, so good. The flavor is gentle, never overly sweet, and pairs perfectly with coffee, milk, or even a quick espresso. Some enjoy adding coconut flakes, apples, or a splash of cream for a twist, but the classic Nutella and mascarpone combo is unbeatable for its creamy goodness. Include this cake in your collection of Italian dessert recipes—it's a winner for celebrations, potlucks, or just a cozy day at home. For real. Whether you call it a Nutella dessert, a homemade mascarpone dessert, or a chocolate hazelnut cake, one thing's certain: this cake brings people together and makes any ordinary day feel a bit more special. Its really really good draw and comforting taste make it a beloved choice for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS

For the batter (for a 7-inch pan): Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup (170 g); Sugar ½ cup (120 g); Butter 7 tbsp (100 g); Whole milk 0.67 cup (150 g); Eggs 4 oz (110 g) - (2 medium); Unsweetened cocoa powder 0.4 cup (35 g); Cornstarch 4 tbsp (30 g); Baking powder 2 tsp (9 g)

For the filling: Mascarpone cheese ¾ cup (180 g); Nutella 0.7 cup (160 g); Fine salt 1 pinch

For the garnish: Walnut kernels to taste; Maldon salt 1 pinch

Preparation

How to prepare Nutella and Mascarpone Cake

To prepare the Nutella and mascarpone cake, first melt the butter in a saucepan and let it cool. Meanwhile, beat the eggs together with the sugar using electric beaters 1. After about 10 minutes, the mixture will be puffy and frothy, so pour in the melted and cooled butter in a thin stream 2. Finally, add the previously sifted dry ingredients, keeping the beaters running: start with the flour, one tablespoon at a time 3.

Add the cornstarch in the same way 5. After incorporating the dry ingredients, dilute with the milk 5 and finally add the cocoa powder 6.

Mix and transfer the batter to a 7-inch round springform pan, greased and floured, and smooth the surface 7. Bake in a preheated static oven at 320°F for about 40 minutes 8. Check the doneness with a toothpick, then remove from the oven and let cool 9.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling cream: in a bowl, combine the Nutella and mascarpone 10, then add a pinch of salt 11 and mix with a whisk to blend well 12. Transfer the cream to a piping bag with a smooth round tip.

Once cooled, cut the cake dome to level the surface 13 and halve it horizontally 14. Fill the first layer with the cream 15.

Cover with the second layer 16, then pipe some cream around the edges 17 and smooth with a spatula to distribute it evenly 18.

With the remaining cream, decorate the surface by creating small waves with downward movements 19. Finally, garnish with walnuts and Maldon salt 20. Your Nutella and mascarpone cake is ready to be enjoyed 21!