Description
Nutella Hazelnut Cupcakes are rich, moist chocolate cupcakes filled or topped with creamy Nutella and finished with a smooth hazelnut frosting. A decadent treat perfect for chocoholics and Nutella lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Nutella (for filling or swirling)
- For hazelnut frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk sugars, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Add 1 teaspoon of Nutella to the center of each (optional) and swirl lightly.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat butter and Nutella together until creamy. Add powdered sugar, salt, and cream a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Pipe or spread the frosting on the cooled cupcakes. Top with chopped hazelnuts if desired.
Notes
- For a filled version, core the cupcakes after baking and pipe Nutella into the centers before frosting.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Make it extra fancy with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a Ferrero Rocher candy on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg