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Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream and Ferrero Rocher Garnish

Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream

Delight in these Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream and Ferrero Rocher Garnish for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Structure and stability
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Use high-quality for best taste
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Leavening agent for fluffiness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature preferred
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 cup Milk Any type works well
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Nutella Use quality chocolate-hazelnut spread
For the Topping
  • 12 pieces Ferrero Rocher Adds a decorative touch and crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cupcake Tins
  • whisk
  • Ladle or Ice Cream Scoop
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with colorful liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until blended; then combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat softened butter, then add Nutella and powdered sugar to make buttercream frosting.
  7. Frost each cupcake with Nutella buttercream, creating a swirl on top.
  8. Garnish each cupcake with a Ferrero Rocher.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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