Nutella Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cupcakes stuffed with Nutella filling and topped with light and fluffy frosting is the best Nutella Cupcake recipe. If you love chocolate hazelnut spread, this recipe is a must try.

Nutella Cupcakes

The delicious taste of chocolate flavor and Nutella buttercream comes together for a tasty treat everyone will enjoy. Each bite is simply amazing and so delicious.

The Nutella in the middle is so decadent and makes everything so much better. The entire recipe is very simple but results in cupcakes that taste and look like they are from a bakery.

You can make these for any occasion and they will be a hit. We also love to make Nutella Stuffed Cookies.

If you love cupcakes try Chocolate Chip Cupcakes and Mocha Cupcakes.

What is Nutella?

It is a rich chocolate hazelnut spread. It is smooth and creamy like peanut butter.

Nutella is the most popular name brand of hazelnut spread. You can use any brand you prefer. It is so rich and delicious making each bite of cupcake amazing.

Why you will love this recipe:

• Moist and delicious cupcakes. They are so easy using a cake mix.
• The best Nutella Frosting. The frosting looks amazing and tastes even better.
• More Nutella in the center. Nutella spread is in the middle of each cupcake for the best filling.
• Bakery quality and taste without the price or work. They are perfect for any celebration or occasion.

Ingredients: 

Cupcakes: 

• Devil’s Food Cake Mix
• Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
• Large Eggs 
• Water 
• Milk 
• Vegetable Oil 
• Nutella 

Nutella Frosting: 

• Salted Butter (softened) 
• Vanilla Extract 
• Powdered Sugar 
• Nutella 
• Heavy Whipping Cream 
• Mini Chocolate Chips (for topping) 

How to make Nutella Cupcakes:

• Step 1. Preheat the oven and line the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 muffin pans with cupcake liners. 

• Step 2. Combine the cake mix. In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Make sure the cake mix and pudding is mixed together thoroughly with the eggs, water, milk and vegetable oil.

• Step 3. Fill the cupcake liners. Pour the batter into the muffin cups filling them up approximately ½ way full. 

• Step 4. Bake the cupcakes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

• Step 5. Allow to cool. Let the cupcakes cool completely on wire racks.  

How to fill cupcakes with nutella:

• Step 1. Remove the center of the cupcakes. Once the cupcakes are cool, remove the center. You can use a small spoon to remove a small hole in the top of each of the cupcakes.  

• Step 2. Fill with Nutella. Then pipe Nutella into the center of each of the cupcakes.  

Frosting instructions: 

• Step 1. Combine the butter and vanilla. Beat the butter and vanilla extract with a stand up mixer or hand held mixer until smooth and creamy. 

• Step 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Slowly add in the powdered sugar (1 cup at a time) until the powdered sugar is fully mixed together. The mixture will be thick but this is normal.

• Step 3. Add the Nutella. Finally, add in the Nutella and mix on low speed until fully combined. 

• Step 4. Pour in the heavy whipping cream gradually. Then slowly add in the heavy whipping cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting is a good piping consistency. 

• Step 5. Pipe the frosting. Place the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe the frosting on each of the cupcakes. 
• Step 6. Top with the mini chocolate chips.  Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy! 

Storage:

Refrigerate:

Refrigerate the leftovers, covered, for up to 3-5 days.  Allow to come to room temperature before serving for best taste. The texture of the cupcakes is best at room temperature.

Freezer:

Place unfrosted cupcakes in a freezer container. They can be frozen up to 2 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight and then frost as normal.

If freezing the cupcakes with frosting, flash freeze on a baking sheet until set. This normally takes about 30 minutes to an hour.

Then wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place inside a freezer bag or container.

Tips:

• Room temperature butter. Soften butter at room temperature when making the frosting. This will make the texture smooth and easier to mix.
• Don’t overbake the cupcakes or they will taste dry. You do not want to dry the cupcakes out. Be careful that you do not overbake them. If you are unsure, insert a toothpick into the middle until it comes out clean.
• Blend batter until just combined. Do not overmix the batter. Only mix until the ingredients are combined.
• Be careful cutting out the middle. Use a small paring knife or corer to remove the center. Do not go all the way to the bottom or the filling will seep out once added.

Variations:

• Peanut Butter. If you enjoy the flavors of peanut butter, try filling the cupcakes with peanut butter. Another option is to use peanut butter frosting.
• Chocolate Drizzle. Instead of chocolate chips on top, try drizzling chocolate sauce on top of the frosting. If you are feeling decadent, you can even use both.
• Cupcakes. This recipe is also delicious using a vanilla cake mix for the cupcakes. Try this option if you do not want as much chocolate.
• Toppings: Other ideas for topping include chopped hazelnuts and halenut candy such as Ferreror Rocher. Both options make these even more delicious and look great.
• Homemade Cupcakes. You can use a homemade chocolate cake recipe for these cupcakes instead of a box mix. It is totally up to your preference!

Can I prepare the cupcakes in advance?

Yes, this recipe is very easy to prepare in advance. If you need to save time for parties or special occasions, give this a try.

You can freeze the cupcakes and then make the frosting when ready to serve. Thaw and fill with Nutella and then decorate as normal.

The frosting can be frozen as well. Then pipe when ready to serve. Make sure the frosting has had enough time to come to room temperature.

Stir everything together so it is creamy. Then decorate the cupcakes as normal.

This luscious recipe comes together with a few easy steps. Most everything is pantry staples and anyone can make this. The results are the best cupcakes and a decadent frosting and filling.

Once you make this, everyone will ask for it frequently. It is so delicious and will be a crowd pleaser.

Print the recipe for Nutella Cupcakes below:

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• Nutella Stuffed Cookie Recipe
• Easy Nutella Pie
• ​​Nutella Dip
• Nutella Mug Cake
• No Bake Nutella Cheesecake