Sbriciolata alla Nutella

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add the butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is just combined but still crumbly – do not overmix.

• step 2

  Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of a lined 23cm round baking tin to form a firm base. Evenly spread the Nutella over the base, leaving a small margin around the edges to prevent sticking. Crumble the remaining dough over the Nutella layer.

• step 3

  Bake for 30-35 mins or until the top is golden and firm.

• step 4

  Allow the cake to cool in the tin on a wire rack before removing. Once cool, dust with a little icing sugar. Cut into slices to serve.