Description
Simple recipe for chocolate cupcakes topped with a rich Nutella frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup Nutella (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour in the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until just combined.
- Carefully mix in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth.
- Beat in the Nutella until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- You can substitute the buttermilk with 1 cup of regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice; let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Nutella, cupcakes, chocolate, hazelnut spread, frosting, dessert, baked goods