I’m going to start out by letting you know that prior to this I’d never worked with Nutella, so it was a learning experience.

I found this recipe on the Lick Ya Lips Delish forum, and had to try it.  The recipe is simple to follow and doesn’t require any strange ingredients that most people wouldn’t already have in their kitchen(except maybe the Nutella).

Nutella has a thick peanut butter like consistency, so I’d suggest sticking the jar (after removing ALL of the foil seal) in the microwave for about 30 seconds so it’s easier to spread.  Also, because it’s heavier than the batter, if you want the Nutella not to sink to the bottom, thin layers of Nutella work better.    Play with the layers to get the distribution that works best for your tastes.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 13oz jar Nutella

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease and flour a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, tapping out excess flour.

In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla.

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.

In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the butter with the sugar at medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. With the mixer at medium-low speed, gradually beat in the egg mixture until fully incorporated. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, beating at low speed between additions until just incorporated. Continue to beat for 30 seconds longer.

Spread one-third(or slightly more) of the batter in the loaf pan, then spread half of the Nutella(drizzle the warmed Nutella for best results) . Repeat with another third of the batter and the remaining Nutella.

Top with the remaining batter. Lightly swirl the Nutella into the batter with a butter knife. Do not overmix.

Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Let cool 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a wire rack, turn it right side up and let cool completely, about 2 hours.

Cut into slices and serve.