Nutella cupcakes are rich, moist, and packed with that irresistible hazelnut-chocolate flavor. Here’s a recipe to make Nutella-filled cupcakes with Nutella frosting for double the indulgence!
Nutella Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup Nutella (for filling)
For the Nutella Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup Nutella
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Making the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Alternate dry ingredients and milk: Slowly add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then mix in the milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of Nutella into the center of each and then cover with more batter until the liners are ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge (away from the Nutella center) comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Making the Nutella Frosting:
- Cream the butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Add Nutella and powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, Nutella, and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Adjust consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream and continue to beat until smooth. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Frost the cupcakes: Pipe or spread the Nutella frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Optional:
- Top with chopped hazelnuts, a drizzle of melted Nutella, or chocolate shavings for extra flair!
Enjoy these decadent, Nutella-filled cupcakes!