This five-minute Nutella cake for two is perfect for your next date night in.

I’m sharing this Five Minute Nutella Cake for Two today with Valentine’s Day in mind but this cake shouldn’t be limited by Cupid. It’s the perfect ending for any date night, no matter the time of year. It is so fool-proof that even if your guy is less than skilled in the kitchen he should still be able to make it. I found the original recipe HERE and it is a keeper! And guys, if you can make a cake, you might be considered a keeper too.

Believe me, I would not judge eating this chocolatey, Nutella-ey, ooey-gooey cake all by yourself. It is certainly possible. But add a big scoop of ice cream on top and this cake is a whole lot of treat! Warm chocolate cake, velvety Nutella center, sweet and melty ice cream on top… it’s a pretty sweet end to any night, date or not.

There are no special kitchen gadgets required to make this decadent dessert. A simple fork stirs together the dry ingredients with the wet. Dump the batter into a mug (a soup bowl works too), add a generous scoop of Nutella and microwave for 75 – 90 seconds. That’s all that is required for chocolatey Nutella cake perfection. I topped mine with hazelnut gelato and heart sprinkles. Other good ice cream flavors might be coffee, vanilla bean, cherry or chocolate. You and your date are going to love this Nutella cake!

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Five Minute Nutella Cake for Two

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 tbsp milk
2 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp Nutella
ice cream and sprinkles to serve

Instructions

Whisk together all the dry ingredients (flour through salt). Stir in the milk and oil until a smooth cake batter forms.
Spray a large mug or soup bowl with cooking spray.
Spread the cake batter evenly into the mug (or bowl). Drop the Nutella in the middle of the cake batter.
Microwave the cake on high for 75 - 90 seconds, until the cake batter is just set.
Top with ice cream and sprinkles and serve immediately.

Comments

cookingwithvinyl says

January 16, 2015 at 3:33 pm

This looks so good! I love Nutella and, even more, love quick recipes. Thanks for sharing on the link party. I’m glad I found your blog. I’m a new food blogger and love meeting others. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. I look forward to reading more of your blog! Becky

- foodtasticmom says
  
  January 17, 2015 at 8:37 pm
  
  Thanks so much for commenting Becky! I’ll check out your blog for sure and follow back. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂
  
Molly Mae says

January 17, 2015 at 3:40 pm

Done and done. That cake looked and tasted amazing, also the contest can’t hurt. =]

- foodtasticmom says
  
  January 17, 2015 at 8:37 pm
  
  Thanks Molly, I am really glad to hear you liked the cake!!
  
TreatYourselfSweeter says

January 21, 2015 at 6:57 pm

Anything 5 minute and Nutella in the title MUST be awesome!