Cocoa and Nutella Yeast Cake

This Cocoa and Nutella Yeast Cake is a delightful twist on traditional yeast cakes. Featuring a soft, fluffy texture, rich cocoa filling, and a generous spread of Nutella, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a treat that’s sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Soft Yeast Dough: A tender and flavorful base made with fresh yeast, sour cream, and butter.
• Rich Cocoa Layer: A blend of bittersweet chocolate, cocoa, and sugar, creating a deep chocolate flavor.
• Nutella Spread: Each layer is generously coated with Nutella, adding a creamy, nutty richness.
• Simple Sugar Syrup Coating: A light brushing of sugar syrup adds a subtle sweetness and a lovely sheen.

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:
  • 500g flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
  • 25g fresh yeast / 8g dry yeast (1 tbsp)
  • 1 large egg
  • 100ml sour cream
  • 3/4 cup milk (160g)
  • 100g butter
  • 2/3 tbsp salt (7g)
• For the Cocoa Filling:
  • 100g bittersweet chocolate
  • 100g butter
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup oil
• For the Second Layer:
  • 350g Nutella
• For the Sugar Syrup:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Dough Preparation: In a mixer with a dough hook, combine milk, sour cream, sugar, egg, yeast, and flour. Mix slowly, then add salt and butter, increasing the speed to medium. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
2. Cocoa Filling: Melt chocolate and butter together, then mix in cocoa, powdered sugar, and oil until smooth.
3. Sugar Syrup: Boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. Cool and refrigerate.
4. Assembly: Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part into a rectangle, spread half with cocoa filling, fold, and roll out again. Spread Nutella over the entire surface, fold into thirds, and roll out. Cut into 4cm wide strips and form into tied buns. Let rise for 35 minutes.
5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 170°C (turbo) and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with sugar syrup while still warm.
6. Serving: Allow the cake to cool and enjoy your delicious Cocoa and Nutella Yeast Cake!

Enjoy this Cocoa and Nutella Yeast Cake – a rich, sweet, and utterly satisfying treat for any occasion! 🍫🌰🍰