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    By Emily Leary. Last updated May 20, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Nutella pudding cake

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    This Nutella pudding cake takes minutes to whip up! It can be made in a single bowl and then steam-cooked in the microwave in just 5 minutes.

    a slice of Nutella pudding cake on a white plate with a fork at the front.

    The result is so good, this is sure to become your go to Nutella dessert of choice.

    To make the batter, you'll whisk vegetable oil, milk, golden syrup, Nutella, caster sugar and eggs together, then whisk in flour and cocoa.

    After that, you'll pour the batter into a pudding basin and microwave for 5 minutes to produce a gorgeous Nutella pudding cake.

    Nutella pudding cake with a slice cut out the front on a white plate.

    To make your dessert extra special, I'll also show you how to make a warm Nutella sauce to drizzle on top. Yum!

    Nutella pudding cake slice on a white plate with a fork at the front.

    Here's the full recipe for my Nutella pudding cake, complete with step-by-step photos to help you at every stage.

    Ingredients

    For the Nutella sponge

    • 90 ml (6 tbsp) vegetable oil
    • 90 ml (6 tbsp) whole milk
    • 80 g (4 tbsp) golden syrup
    • 140 g (⅓ cup + 3 tbsp) Nutella
    • 115 g (⅔ cup) caster sugar
    • 2 medium free range eggs
    • 95 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) white self raising flour (self rising flour)
    • 50 g (⅓ cup + 3 tbsp) cocoa powder (dutch processed)

    For the Nutella sauce

    • 45 g (3 tbsp) Nutella
    • 80 g (4 tbsp) golden syrup

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • 3 pint (1.71lt) pudding basin with lid
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Small heatproof bowl
    • Whisk
    • Sieve

    Instructions

    Lightly grease your pudding basin. 

    Put the vegetable oil, milk, golden syrup, Nutella, caster sugar and eggs in a bowl.

    vegetable oil, milk, golden syrup, Nutella, caster sugar and eggs in a large clear bowl.

    Whisk together.

    mixed vegetable oil, milk, golden syrup, Nutella, caster sugar and eggs in a large clear bowl.

    Sift in the flour and cocoa.

    mixed wet ingredients topped with cocoa powder and flour in a clear bow;

    Gently whisk together to combine. 

    whisked chocolate batter in a large clear bowl.

    Pour the Nutella pudding cake batter into your greased pudding basin.

    Nutella pudding cake batter in a greased cake dish.

    Fit the lid 

    Nutella pudding cake batter in a greased cake dish with a lid on top.

    Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the lid very carefully as there will be steam. It should look well risen and set across the top.

    baked Nutella pudding cake batter in a pudding dish.

    You can push a skewer into the centre to make sure it’s cooked all the way through to the bottom. Microwave for another 30-60 seconds, if necessary.

    Place a serving plate on top of the pudding basin and invert to that the Nutella pudding cake drops out onto the plate allowing you to remove the pudding basin. 

    baked Nutella pudding cake on a white plate.

    Make the Nutella sauce by mixing the Nutella and golden syrup together in a small bowl and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.

    Cut your Nutella pudding cake into slices to serve.

    a slice of Nutella pudding cake on a white plate.

    Drizzle with some of the Nutella sauce and enjoy!

    a slice of Nutella pudding cake on a white plate drizzled with nutella sauce.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Nutella Pudding Cake

    This Nutella pudding cake takes minutes to whip up! It can be made in a single bowl and then steam-cooked in the microwave in just 5 minutes. The result is so good, this is sure to become your go to Nutella dessert of choice.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Desserts and sweet treats
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 12 servings
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    For the Nutella sponge

    • 90 ml (6 tbsp) vegetable oil
    • 90 ml (6 tbsp) whole milk
    • 80 g (4 tbsp) golden syrup
    • 140 g (⅓ cup + 3 tbsp) Nutella
    • 115 g (⅔ cup) caster sugar
    • 2 medium free range eggs
    • 95 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) white self raising flour (self rising flour)
    • 50 g (⅓ cup + 3 tbsp) cocoa powder (dutch processed)

    For the Nutella sauce

    • 45 g (3 tbsp) Nutella
    • 80 g (4 tbsp) golden syrup

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • 3 pint (1.71lt) pudding basin with lid
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Small heatproof bowl
    • Whisk
    • Sieve

    Instructions

    • Lightly grease your pudding basin.
    • Put the vegetable oil, milk, golden syrup, Nutella, caster sugar and eggs in a bowl and whisk together.
    • Sift in the flour and cocoa. Gently whisk together to combine.
    • Pour the Nutella pudding cake batter into your greased pudding basin, then fit the lid
    • Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
    • Remove the lid very carefully as there will be steam. It should look well risen and set across the top. You can push a skewer into the centre to make sure it’s cooked all the way through to the bottom. Microwave for another 30-60 seconds, if necessary.
    • Place a serving plate on top of the pudding basin and invert to that the Nutella pudding cake drops out onto the plate allowing you to remove the pudding basin.
    • Make the Nutella sauce by mixing the Nutella and golden syrup together in a small bowl and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
    • Cut your Nutella pudding cake into slices to serve, drizzling with some of the Nutella sauce.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. talia zubairi says

      July 02, 2015 at 10:57 am

      I Am fasting as it's Ramadan and this recipe is making my mouth water!

      Reply
    2. Camilla @FabFood4All says

      March 10, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      This recipe is fab - must make it soon as the family would love it!

      Reply
    3. Steph (@imcountingufoz) says

      February 03, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Emily, this is outrageous! I'm sitting here with my stomach GROWLING!

      Reply
    4. Charlotte says

      January 27, 2013 at 11:36 am

      That looks delicious!!! x

      Reply
    5. Anna Juhlen says

      January 27, 2013 at 6:26 am

      I have to try this tomorrow :D

      Reply
    6. Nichola says

      January 26, 2013 at 11:53 pm

      I actually looked at this and wanted to swear - in fact I did swear, but in the most complimentary way! I am so going to try this tomorrow

      Reply
    7. Catherine Jennings says

      January 26, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      I've never wanted a microwave ....... until now! Yum!

      Reply
    8. Liz Burton says

      January 26, 2013 at 10:46 am

      Oh dammit! I thought I'd invented this haha!

      It's my stop-gap pudding favourite - although mine looks NO WAY NEAR as tasty as yours x

      Reply

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