Birthdays! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they come around every year!  And although I adore cheesecake, there is just no better way to celebrate than with my white birthday cake with Nutella frosting!  I admit it’s not the healthiest thing in the world, but that’s why birthdays are only once a year.
This hearty and delicious white birthday cake recipe was a staple around my house at birthday time when I was growing up. It was handed down to me by my mother, who got it from my grandma, who got it from her mother, who supposedly invented it – although I make no claims as to the authenticity of this fact!  Either way, the cake is absolutely scrumptious and the Nutella frosting (my own addition) provides a great nutty/chocolaty contrast to the spongy white cake base.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try cutting the cake into two layers (after cooking and cooling, of course). You can fill the middle layer with more Nutella, or strawberry jam, or any other flavour of jam, or whatever else tickles your fancy. You could also garnish it with sliced almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, or whatever other nut you prefer.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Prep Time:Â 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Serves: Â 10
Difficulty: Â Medium
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