Description
These Nutella Hazelnut Cupcakes are decadent and fluffy chocolate cupcakes filled with a rich Nutella center and topped with a creamy Nutella buttercream, creating the perfect indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp (40 g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (90 ml) water, hot
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) milk
- For the Nutella Buttercream:
- 1 cup (226 g) butter
- 3 oz (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup (25 g) natural cocoa powder, sifted
- 3/4 cup (75 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup (150 g) Nutella
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Filling and Decoration:
- 1 cup (300 g) Nutella
- Crushed hazelnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix the hot water, vanilla extract, butter, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- For the Nutella buttercream, beat the butter until smooth. Add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, Nutella, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake. Fill each with a spoonful of Nutella.
- Pipe or spread the Nutella buttercream on top of each cupcake. Garnish with crushed hazelnuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- Serve and enjoy these indulgent Nutella hazelnut cupcakes!
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before filling and frosting to prevent the Nutella from melting.
- You can store the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- If you’d like a stronger hazelnut flavor, feel free to add hazelnut extract to the buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg