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Nutella Swirl Pound Cake

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Ingredients

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Nutella Swirl Pound Cake

nonstick cooking spray

1 cup unsalted butter(softened)

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 eggs(at room temperature)

½ cup sour cream(at room temperature)

1 ¾ cups all purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp cinnamon

6 tablespoons Nutella

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Place the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the ingredients together on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add two of the eggs, beat for 20-30 seconds until mostly combined, then add the remaining egg and sour cream, continuing to beat until combined.

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the bowl. Beat the mixture on low, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until it becomes a smooth, thick batter.

Using a rubber spatula, scrape 1/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop half of the Nutella by spoonfuls over the batter. Gently swirl the Nutella with a butter knife. Repeat the process with another 1/3 of the batter and the remaining Nutella. Scrape the last 1/3 of the batter into the pan.

Bake the cake on middle rack of oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-75 minutes.

Check to see that cake is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes. To release, run a butter knife between the edge of the cake and the pan. Turn the cake out onto a large plate.

Allow the cake to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Bring all ingredients, especially eggs, butter, and sour cream, to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter that bakes evenly and produces a tender crumb.
Nutella Swirl Technique 🌀
Slightly warm your Nutella (10-15 seconds in the microwave) to make it pourable, then use a toothpick or skewer to create marbling patterns rather than over-stirring, which keeps distinct swirls visible.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Mix only until the dry ingredients are just incorporated after adding flour—overmixing develops gluten and results in a dense, tough cake instead of the tender crumb pound cake is known for.
Cinnamon Layer Hack ✨
Mix cinnamon with a small amount of sugar and sprinkle it between batter layers before adding Nutella swirls to create a subtle spice note that complements the chocolate without overwhelming it.
Cooling Protocol ❄️
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning out, then cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours—this prevents crumbling and allows flavors to fully develop.