When my husband and I met, he wasn’t much of a dessert guy. Ice cream was pretty much it for him when it came to sweets. And if it was a special occasion, then he’d have some ice cream with Nutella and fruit.
With Father’s Day coming up next weekend, I’ve been trying to come up with a dessert that I think he’d like.
I wanted to make something with Nutella and fruit, so I thought I’d try making a molten chocolate cake out of Nutella (molten chocolate cakes were the first dessert that I made for him when we were dating).
I’m not a huge Nutella person; it’s good, but it’s no peanut butter.
So, I was surprised at how much I loved these cakes.
They were seriously delicious!!
My husband and son both raved about them, too (Well, my husband raved about them. My son said they were delicious, which, for him, was raving).
These cakes were great with the sliced bananas, but they would also be great with sliced strawberries and chopped almonds.
Molten Nutella Cakes
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup . Nutella (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease and flour 4 ramekins, and set them to a rimmed cookie sheet.
- Using a mixer (either hand or stand), beat yolks and eggs until pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
- Add flour, and beat until well-combined.
- Stir in Nutella and vanilla.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins.
- At this point, the ramekins can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Bake cakes until edges are set but the centers is still jiggly, about 12–14 minutes. If you overbake the cakes, then they won't have much molten Nutella in the middle.
- Transfer cookie sheet to a wire cooling rack.
- Let cakes cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a thin knife around edges of ramekins to loosen cakes, and invert cakes onto plates.
- Top with sliced bananas or strawberries, ice cream, or more Nutella (if desired).
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These look absolutely fabulous Kate! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try! Pinned!
kateheartseating says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them!! =)
Maria says
What a delicious looking dessert!!!!! Love the idea of adding Nutella to the molten cakes!!! Sounds heavenly!!!!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
I love this recipe and the use of Nutella and bananas. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends friday.
kateheartseating says
Thanks! And thanks for hosting!! =)
Dru @ Teenage Cakeland says
I absolutely adore Nutella just because it has a creamy texture like peanut butter! These cakes look fantastic :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
Girl, every week you have something new that makes me drool! :) This looks amazing.
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week!
kateheartseating says
Thanks! That’s so nice of you to say!! =)
Michael Villar says
How many servings (ramekins) are in the recipe?
kateheartseating says
The recipe makes 4 servings. Thanks! I’ll have to update that. =)
[email protected] says
These little molten cakes look divine!! Love the use of nutella :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
Jelli says
We like Nutella, my husband especially, and developed an ever greater appreciation for it after living in Italy for a few months. This would be the *perfect* Father’s Day dessert for him. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, Kate! Visiting from Whimsy Wednesdays. Have a great night.
kateheartseating says
Mine, too! I think that the only thing that would be better than Nutella would be eating Nutella in Italy! How fantastic!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! =)
Tried&Twisted says
Oh my! That looks devilish! Might have to try that for my Nutella-loving man. Thanks!
Toodles,
Sara
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! If you do, I hope you two enjoy them! =)
Erin @ Table for 7 says
Nothing’s better than some nutella :) These look divine!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
Jackie says
I saw you on time to sparkle tuesday. Nutella is my weakness I live for it. I will be trying this soon!
kateheartseating says
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the cakes!! =)
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love Nutella as a nice change from PB ..as you said, it’s not PB :) but it sure is good! And these look wonderful! What a treat for your hubby and son!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)
[email protected] says
I’ve just gotten on the Nutella bandwagon. I love it more as an ingredient rather than eating it on my sandwich like peanut butter. Peanut butter has no limits for me! I think these cakes look so delicious, with the Nutella just oozing out. I know I would love this!
kateheartseating says
Me too! I totally agree about peanut butter, too! =)
Nancy [email protected] says
We are big Nutella fans in our house so I bet this would go over well! Looks delicious!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! My husband and son love it, and I’m becoming a Nutella fan, too. I think I’ve been missing out all this time! =)
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I think most people have a Nutella weakness, I know I do! This sounds heavenly! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #15.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
https://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com
kateheartseating says
Thanks! =)
Aimee @ like mother like daughter says
oh my gosh. i love molten cakes. i love nutella. but a nutella molten cake? genius. this looks amazing!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! Me too! You can’t really beat all of the melt-y goodness. =)