I recently tried Nutella for the first time and I'm a convert. To quote the eloquent Kitty at My Husband Hates Veggies, Nutella really is the bomb diggity. It was on sale at Long's Drugs 2-for-1 so now, of course, I need to make Nutella desserts. This is a cake to take to the office tomorrow, a fast and easy concoction inspired by pantry staples and my jar of Nutella.
I mixed a white cake mix according to package directions, but added a healthy dose of almond extract to taste. I removed one cup of almond cake batter to a small bowl, and mixed in 1/3 cup of Nutella, and 1/4 cup of coconut. I set this aside, and into a bundt pan, I poured 1/2 of the remaining almond cake batter, and then spread dollops of the Nutella Coconut cake batter on top, running a knife through to marble somewhat. I topped this with the remainder of the almond cake batter, and baked according to package directions. When it was baked, I drizzled it with more Nutella and a sprinkle of coconut shavings. You could mix almonds into the Nutella layer, or even in the base of the pan so as to make into the crust, but I kept it simple with almond extract.
Update 04-14-08:
Well, it is a success. They like it! Hey Mikey! (Then again, what WON'T coworkers eat?)
almond joys are one of my favorite candy bars, so this cake sounds glorious! great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it was totally yummy but isn't there something about Bundt cakes that make you think of the 60's & 70's
ReplyDeleteOh completely, yes ... that and the fact you can't go to any potluck or shower without one sitting on a table. The fact I made this out of a cake mix, I think, is also very true to the 1970s. Perish the thought I'd make it from scratch. Bundt Cakes are simply so easy to transport and cut into slivers or hunks, is all.
ReplyDeleteGlad you've discovered Nutella, this cake looks amazing!
ReplyDeletei have a total crush on this cake. bring one to my office, pretty please? i don't have a bundt pan, so i can't make it myself.
ReplyDeleteYou got it! And I'm almost embarrased to admit, but, I actually bought this bundt-style pan just to make this cake and take it to work. The reason? Not because I have any special affinity for bundt style cakes, but, because I'm one lazy ass and I'd rather spray one bundt pan and cook it all up in one she-bang, than grease and flour two cake bans and do all that filling and icing crap. With bundts and loafs, you get away with just slapping that daddy on a plate and shaking some sugar over it. That's more my style. And I needed one anyway, just because I like to buy myself crap. Which is why I don't own a house. Because I own useless crap instead.
ReplyDeleteDid I really just type "loafs" instead of "loaves"? Good lord.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. I so would not say you are short on skill like your blog title says. There are some pretty nice things on your blog.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks, Lori! That mostly refers to the fact I'm a cruddy photographer and when I started this a few months ago, it was with my cell phone camera. I'm not a food stylist by any means, I don't photograph food very well, I take short cuts, I bomb ... but I still have that enthusiasm. Thanks for the boost!
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