Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these Nutella Hazelnut Cupcakes. Each bite delivers a moist, fluffy texture infused with rich Nutella and topped with a creamy frosting that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion—birthdays, gatherings, or just a sweet treat on a Tuesday—these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup Nutella
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in Nutella until swirls remain visible in the batter.
- Spoon batter into prepared liners about two-thirds full and sprinkle optional chopped hazelnuts on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg