Description
Rich Nutella Cake Frosting spreads pure chocolate-hazelnut happiness across your dessert, turning simple layers into a creamy dream your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
Cake Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Retrieve one cup of unsalted butter from refrigerator. Allow butter to reach room temperature for smooth blending.
- Position electric mixer with whisk attachment. Beat butter at medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until color transforms to pale cream and texture becomes exceptionally fluffy.
- Measure one cup of Nutella directly into butter mixture. Blend thoroughly until color becomes uniform and no butter streaks remain visible.
- Sift three-quarters cup powdered sugar through fine mesh strainer. Add sugar gradually while mixer operates at low speed to prevent sugar clouds.
- Pour one teaspoon vanilla extract into mixture. Stop mixer and scrape down bowl sides using rubber spatula to ensure complete ingredient integration.
- Assess frosting texture. If mixture seems thick, introduce one-half tablespoon heavy cream. Blend for additional 1-2 minutes until spreadable consistency develops.
- Test frosting by spreading small amount. Ensure smooth, creamy texture that holds shape without excessive drooping.
- Transfer frosting to clean container if not immediately using. Refrigerate up to five days, covering tightly with plastic wrap.
- Before cake assembly, remove frosting from refrigerator. Allow 30 minutes to reach room temperature, then re-whip for 1 minute to restore creamy texture.
Notes
- Butter temperature matters, so let it sit out for 30-45 minutes before starting to ensure smooth, creamy frosting.
- Sift powdered sugar to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth texture that spreads easily on your cake.
- For a lighter frosting, swap half the butter with cream cheese for extra tang and a softer consistency.
- When storing, press plastic wrap directly against the frosting surface to prevent a hard skin from forming in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 198 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg