Nutella Tiramisu Cakes

These Nutella Tiramisu Cakes are a twist on the traditional tiramisu. These are flavored with chocolate hazelnut, espresso and hazelnut and coffee liqueurs.

What is Nutella?

Nutella is a delicious chocolate hazelnut spread that has become a household staple for many people around the world. This smooth and creamy spread can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, whether it be spread on toast, mixed into oatmeal, or used as a dip for fruit.

The rich chocolate flavor is perfectly balanced with the nutty taste of hazelnuts, creating a truly indulgent and satisfying treat. Nutella is also versatile enough to be used in baking, adding a unique and decadent twist to cookies, cakes, and other desserts.

With its irresistible taste and incredible versatility, it’s no wonder why Nutella has become such a beloved and go-to product for so many people. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Nutella is sure to bring joy to any meal or snack.

Nutella Tiramisu Cakes

These lovely Nutella Tiramisu Cakes are a modern variation of the very popular traditional Italian Tiramisu. Instead of lady fingers I opted for a chocolate hazelnut cake that is a little bit on the dry side. I purposely created a dry cupcake recipe so it will absorb the espresso soak. Any other time, I would consider this cake recipe a failure. However, it is necessary and perfect for this recipe.

The marscapone cream in this recipe is slightly sweet. We only used a ¼ cup of powdered sugar to sweeten the cream. I think it complements the sweet chocolate Nutella filling perfectly. If you prefer a sweeter cream, you can add more powdered sugar and adjust the sweetness.

Ingredients For this Recipe

For the Cakes

Flour – all-purpose flour will work just fine.

Sugar – white granulated sugar.

Nutella Hazelnut Spread – we recommend using the original Nutella spread. There are other hazelnut spread brands available and if you have a favorite other than Nutella, I’m sure it will make a delicious cookie.

Eggs – medium size 

Milk – we recommend whole milk

Cocoa powder 

Baking powder

Vanilla extract – use pure vanilla extract, always stay away from imitation or artificial extracts 

For the Filling

Nutella hazelnut spread

Marscapone cheese

Whipped heavy cream

Powdered sugar

For the Espresso Soak

Espresso or strong coffee – you can use regular or decaf

Hazelnut liqueur – any brand will do; however, we like Frangelico. It has a really deep hazelnut flavor.

Coffee liqueur – any brand will work; however, we like Kahlua. It is the most flavorful.

Topping

Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder – adds a nice chocolate dusting to the dessert.

How to Make These Chocolate Hazelnut Tiramisu Cakes

For the Cakes

Preheat oven to 350°.

Place six cupcake liners into a cupcake pan. Set aside.

Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in mixing bowl and set aside.

In a separate bowl whisk eggs, milk and vanilla extract together and set aside.

Place the Nutella hazelnut spread and sugar into the bowl of a high-speed electric mixer. Whip together until smooth with the whisk attachment.

Set the speed on low and slowly pour in the egg mixture, continue to mix, scraping the sides as needed.

Slowly add the flour mixture and continue mixing until combined, scraping the sides as needed.

Place the batter into the lined cupcake pan.

Bake for 20-22 minutes. Until toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool completely before assembling.

For the Filling

Place Nutella into a pastry bag.

Whip the heavy cream, marscapone cheese and powdered sugar until you reach a thick frosting consistency. Place cream into a pastry bag.

For the Espresso Soak

Mix together the espresso, hazelnut and coffee liqueurs.

To Assemble the Nutella Tiramisu Cakes

Cut each cake into three slices.

Brush each slice generously with the espresso soak.

Pipe equal amounts of Nutella and marscapone cream to the bottom slice. Add the middle layer and repeat. Add the top layer of cake and frost with marscapone cream and sprinkle with shaved chocolate or dust with cocoa powder.

You may also like our Banana Nutella Bundt Cake recipe.