Nutella Cakes Recipe

Combine dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Combine wet ingredients

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until uniform.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined; small lumps are okay. Do not overmix or the pancakes will be tough.

Fold the chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Let the batter rest 5 minutes while you preheat the pan.

Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush or swirl about 1 teaspoon of the butter across the surface for the first batch; reapply a little butter between batches as needed.

For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.

Flip and cook the second side until golden and the pancake is cooked through, about 1–2 minutes more. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (90–100°C / 200°F) on a baking sheet while you finish the rest.

Chill a medium mixing bowl and the beaters (optional) for 5 minutes in the fridge to help the cream whip faster.

Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl, add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and whip with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form (about 2–3 minutes). Do not overwhip—stop when peaks hold but are still billowy.

Warm the Nutella slightly to make it spreadable: microwave in a small bowl for 10–20 seconds, stirring after 10 seconds, or place the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.

Stack 3–4 pancakes per serving on plates. Spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons Nutella between pancakes or spread a thin layer on top of each pancake as you stack.

Top the stack with 2–3 tablespoons of whipped cream, then arrange 4–6 sliced strawberries over the cream. Drizzle a little maple syrup if desired.

Finish with a small spoonful of warm Nutella on top, and sprinkle toasted chopped hazelnuts and extra chocolate chips if using.

Serve immediately while warm.