No-Bake Nutella Cake

Celebrate in Style with this Decadent & Nourishing No-Bake Nutella Cake

Decadent and simple to make, this vegan, no-bake gluten-free cake features whole, simple foods in a body nourishing, delicious package.

Made with cocoa, hazelnut and naturally sweetened with dates, this crowd-pleaser is an elegant addition to any celebration. To make this a perfect dessert, serve right after a night full of laughter with those you love most.

No-Bake Nutella Cake Recipe

Vegan, Gluten Free

Makes: 6 - 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes (freezer), 1 - 2 hours (fridge)
Total Time: 60 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients:

No-Bake Nutella Cake

1 1/2 cups raw hazelnuts
1 1/2 cups cups almond flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
24 oz Medjool dates, pitted
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 sp pure vanilla extract

Homemade Chocolate Frosting

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup dairy-free butter
1 TSP pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 - 4 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk)

Garnish

Kosher/flaky salt

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350^°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat
Add hazelnuts to the prepared baking sheet.
Roast for 10 - 15 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Let the nuts cool slightly.
Once warm enough to handle, add hazelnuts to a clean kitchen town and place in a bowl. Rub vigorously to remove the skins from the hazelnuts. There will be some of the skins leftover, which is ok!
Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, making sure that the ends hang over the edges to create a sling. You can also use an 8x8 inch pan.
Add hazelnuts to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until finely ground, but do not overblend to create nut butter.
Add almond flour, dates, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla. Process until you have a sticky dough.
Transfer dough to the lined loaf pan. Use your hands or a spatula to press it into the pan until flat and firm. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to set (or in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours).

Frosting Instructions:

While the cake is chilling, make the frosting.
Beat dairy-free butter and vanilla extract for the frosting in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until fluffy, about 1 - 2 minutes.
Add sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 - 3 minutes.
- If the frosting is too thick - add more milk 1 TBSP at a time until the desired consistency.
- If the frosting is too thin - add more powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time, up to 1/2 cup max, until the desired consistency.
Remove and plate the chilled cake. Frost as desired and sprinkle with coarse flaky salt.

Storage:

This cake will last in the fridge for up to 2 - 3 days in an airtight container. The unfrosted cake can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 month.