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Nutella Cake and English Custard

Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry

A moist Nutella cake, light and without butter or added sugar, served with homemade vanilla custard. Ideal for a quick and indulgent dessert.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
35m
Prep
1h 50m
Cook
17m
Cleanup
2h 42m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.50
Per serving:$0.94

Critical Success Points

  • Mix the Nutella with the eggs until a smooth batter forms.
  • Check the cake’s doneness with a knife blade.
  • Monitor the custard temperature (do not exceed 84 °C).

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Be careful of splashes from boiling milk during the infusion.
  • Use the thermometer to avoid overheating the custard.

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