Nutella Swirl Wedding Cake: A Decadent Celebration of Flavor

Nutella Swirl Wedding Cake: A Decadent Celebration of Flavor KEY INFO: Prep Time: 60 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 20-24 guests Difficulty: Intermediate Dietary: Vegetarian, Contains Allergens ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT: 8-inch round cake pans Electric stand mixer Offset spatula Rotating cake stand Wire cooling rack INGREDIENTS: Cake Base: 2½ cups cake flour 1½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¾ tsp salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1½ cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp vanilla extract Nutella Swirl: ¾ cup Nutella, warmed slightly 2 tbsp heavy cream Nutella Buttercream: 1½ cups unsalted butter 4-5 cups powdered sugar ½ cup Nutella 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract CRUCIAL PREPARATION TIPS: Room Temperature is Key: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing Don’t Overmix: Gentle folding prevents tough cake texture Swirl Technique: Use a toothpick or skewer for perfect Nutella marbling METHOD: 1. Prep Work Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and line cake pans with parchment Sift dry ingredients together 2. Cake Batter Cream butter and sugar until fluffy Add eggs one at a time Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture Mix until just combined 3. Nutella Swirl Pour batter into prepared pans Warm Nutella slightly Dollop Nutella across batter Swirl gently with skewer, creating marble effect 4. Baking Bake 35-40 minutes Test with toothpick for clean removal Cool in pans 15 minutes Transfer to wire rack 5. Buttercream & Assembly Whip butter until creamy Gradually add powdered sugar Incorporate Nutella Level cake layers Frost between layers Create final Nutella swirl decoration STORAGE & SERVING: Refrigerate up to 4 days Bring to room temperature before serving Best consumed within 2 days of preparation WEDDING DAY VARIATIONS: Add edible gold leaf Garnish with fresh raspberries Create naked cake style with minimal frosting Use chocolate ganache drizzle COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID: Overmixing batter Using cold ingredients Overbaking Uneven Nutella swirling PRO WEDDING TIPS: Make layers day before assembly Transport cake in cool environment Use cake dowels for multi-tier stability POTENTIAL ALLERGIES: Contains gluten Contains dairy Contains eggs Contains nuts (Nutella) Elevate your wedding celebration with this show-stopping Nutella Swirl Wedding Cake – a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!