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So, is there anything better than Nutella?!?!? I think not! Unless it is a cupcake with frosting that is made with Nutella! Where has the Nutella been hiding all my life? I’m now the proud owner of a large pack of Nutella, thanks to my recent trip to Costco. I have been experimenting and the family loves it too!
Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting
1 chocolate cake mix, prepared as directed for cupcakes
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter, softened
2-3 tbls water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup Nutella
½ lb of powdered sugar
Prepare and bake cupcakes according to package or recipe. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Meanwhile, beat together butter, shortening, 1 tbl of water, vanilla, and Nutella until smooth and creamy. Beat in the sugar gradually on a low setting. Scrape sides of bowl as needed. Mixture will be very thick. After all sugar is incorporated, add 1-2 more tbls of water and beat on a medium speed for 1-2 more minutes.
Adding more water will continue to thin the frosting. Add as much as you need until you reach your desired consistency. (Careful though because a little goes a long way.)
Keep bowl covered until ready to use. Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator (bring back to room temp before using).
After cupcakes have cooled, place frosting in a piping bag fitted with tip 1A or place in a zip top baggie. Pipe onto cupcakes.
Wow. I absolutely love Nutella and this has got to be the best combination ever!
Where do you get these recipes? They are so unique and amazing!
Thanks Mariah! This was my own creation. A lot of times, I am just inspired by another recipe and run with it!
You seriously have some of the best recipes ever 🙂
Thanks Darcy!
I have to buy some Nutella! I have never tried it, but always see it next to the peanut butter, that I buy every week. I just know that I would love these, and my kiddos probably would too!
Have you tried Peanut-Butter and Nutella combination?
It is to die for. Instand VIP pass to the pearly gates of heaven. I used to spread Peanut Butter on one slice of bread and Nutella on the other for my morning chocolate fix. Recently, I have been hooked to my friend’s receipe for Nutella Cupcakes with Peanut-Butter Butter Cream Frosting. It is the feeling to going to heaven and returning, only to go to heaven again with the every bite..*lol*
Today is day 3 of my diet….so glad these yummy cupcakes aren’t in my kitchen! 🙂 Not sure I would stop after just one!
Next time we have company, I’ll have to try this recipe!
Off to vote for your POM cupcakes!
Sigh. I shouldn’t read food blogs so early in the morning. Now finding that I need a chocolate fix!
Would you care to conduct some nutella experiments at my house…you know just to see if changing the environment has any effect?
LOL, Michelle! You are the one that introduced me to Nutella with your Nutella dessert a few months ago. YUM!
Those cupcakes are calling my name!! Have fun at the class!!