Panettone Cake with Nutella®
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 368
- Carbohydrates g 31.6
- of which sugars g 22.6
- Protein g 8.7
- Fats g 23
- of which saturated fat g 11.46
- Fiber g 1.1
- Cholesterol mg 69
- Sodium mg 85
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Serving: 6
- Note + 1 hour of setting in the refrigerator and the time for drying the oranges (optional decoration)
PRESENTATION
Golden color and tall, soft layers—this Panettone Cake with Nutella instantly brings a nice, festive feeling to the table while delivering that classic American recipe comfort families often crave. Chocolate hazelnut filling packs every bite with rich sweetness, and the fluffy crumb works so well for family gatherings, holiday meals, or even quick snacks when schedules are tight. The way this Panettone Cake with Nutella looks...it’s always pretty enough for celebrations (especially great for busy holidays or those times when everyone’s hanging out in the kitchen). Since it shows up with a relaxed flare and a bit of everyday fun, this cake tends to be a true kid favorite—there’s something about a chocolaty middle that makes even picky eaters smile. From its tender texture to vibrant flavor, people realize fast why it’s considered a top choice among easy desserts and even makes a strong case for those searching for quick meals that feel just a bit more special than the usual.
Families appreciate how this dessert crosses all sorts of occasions, easily doubling as breakfast with coffee or sliced up for a late-night treat (works especially well for make-ahead meals since it stays moist and delicious). Because it’s often a budget-friendly recipe, everyone gets that special holiday taste without spending a ton—practical and yummy for regular home cooking. Extra toppings—maybe a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of cream—turns an everyday meal into something a little extra. Honestly, the nice thing is how well this cake adapts to different serving ideas...panettone really fits into winter celebrations, but it’s surprisingly easy to bring out for parties, Sunday dinners, or quick afternoon snacks when everyone just wants something sweet. That all adds up to a go-to American dish with a familiar feel, impressive looks, and a sweet, satisfying flavor—one bite and it’s clear why busy families and regular bakers keep coming back to this fun, reliable treat. (Great for new cooks wanting reliable results, too—hard to mess up...and absolutely DELICIOUS every single time!)
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INGREDIENTS
- Nutella® 4 ½ tbsp (90 g)
- Panettone 2 slices - (without candied fruit)
- Greek yogurt 1.8 cups (450 g)
- Fresh liquid cream 1 cup (250 g)
- Sugar 2 tbsp (25 g)
- Agar agar ¾ tsp (3 g)
- for decoration
- Powdered sugar to taste
- Rosemary 2 sprigs
- Dried oranges 2 slices
How to prepare Panettone Cake with Nutella®
To make the panettone cake with Nutella®, start with the decoration of Dried Orange Slices (you can find the preparation details on our website; this decoration is optional). Then move on to the cream: pour 50 ml (about 1/4 cup) of fresh liquid cream into a saucepan, add the sugar 1 and powdered agar agar 2. Stir with a whisk 3 and bring to just below boiling.
Then, turn off the heat and incorporate 225 g (about 1 cup) of Greek yogurt 4, mix thoroughly then add the obtained mixture to the remaining amount of yogurt 5, stir to mix the cream well 6, cover with plastic wrap in contact and let cool and set for about 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the remaining 200 ml (about 3/4 cup) of very cold fresh liquid cream into a bowl and whip it with electric beaters 7 until it is foamy. At this point add the freshly whipped cream to the now cold cream 8. Stir gently with a spatula, cover with plastic wrap 9 and place in the fridge to set for about 2 hours.
Toast two slices of panettone in a very hot pan 10 until golden. After the setting time, retrieve the cream from the fridge to assemble the dessert. Fill a slice of panettone with half the amount of Nutella® 11, spread it over the entire surface 12,
then pour over 1/3 of the yogurt cream and spread it evenly 13. At this point, fill the second slice with the remaining amount of Nutella® and place it on top of the other (the side with Nutella® should be up) 13. Finish by covering the entire surface with the remaining yogurt cream 15, spreading for a snowy landscape effect.
Now proceed with the decoration: insert two rosemary sprigs laterally, positioning them with the tips of the needles pointing downwards, to simulate small pine trees. Now apply the two dried orange slices 16 and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar 17. Your spectacular panettone cake with Nutella® is ready to be brought to the table 18.