Nutella Tres Leches Chocolate Cake 🍫🥛
This decadent dessert combines rich chocolate cake soaked in a creamy Nutella tres leches mixture, topped with fluffy chocolate whipped cream. It’s an irresistible twist on classic tres leches!
Ingredients
1. Chocolate Cake Base
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (use Devil’s Food or your favorite)
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1 cup milk (instead of water, for richness)
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3 eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 mins in a 9×13″ pan, then cool completely.
2. Nutella Tres Leches Soak
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1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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½ cup Nutella (warm slightly for easier mixing)
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Whisk until smooth and Nutella is fully dissolved.
3. Chocolate Whipped Cream Topping
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2 cups heavy whipping cream (HWC), chilled
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1 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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*Whip to stiff peaks (about 3-4 mins).*
Instructions
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Bake the Cake
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Prepare cake mix with milk, eggs, and oil (per box instructions, but swap water for milk).
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Bake in a greased 9×13″ pan at 350°F for 20-25 mins (until a toothpick comes out clean).
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Let cool completely (warm cake will absorb milk better).
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Poke & Soak
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Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
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Slowly pour the Nutella tres leches mixture over the cake, letting it soak in.
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best!).
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Top & Serve
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Spread chocolate whipped cream over the chilled cake.
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Optional: Dust with cocoa powder, drizzle with melted Nutella, or add chocolate shavings.
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Slice and enjoy cold!
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Tips for Success
✔ Use full-fat dairy for the creamiest texture.
✔ Warm the Nutella slightly (10 sec in microwave) to blend smoothly into the milk mixture.
✔ Don’t skip chilling—this lets the cake fully absorb the tres leches.
✔ For extra flair, top with sliced strawberries, crushed hazelnuts, or chocolate curls.
Why This Works
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The chocolate cake + Nutella soak is a match made in heaven—fudgy, moist, and not too sweet.
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The cocoa whipped cream balances the richness perfectly.
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Easier than traditional tres leches but just as impressive!
Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or when you need a showstopping dessert with minimal effort.
Want a lighter version? Try swapping the Nutella for chocolate syrup or using lite coconut milk in the soak. Let me know if you’d like variations! 😊
