Nutella Frosting

This delicious Nutella frosting is a thick and creamy American-style buttercream recipe. It has the perfect chocolate hazelnut flavor without being too sweet. It pipes beautifully and has a silky smooth finish that's absolutely beautiful.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Nutella Buttercream, Nutella Buttercream Frosting, Nutella Frosting

Servings: cupcakes

Author: Fiona Dowling

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) slightly softed
3 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (330-385 grams) AKA icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Nutella (225 grams)
2-4 tablespoons cream or milk (30-60 ml) 2%, whole milk, whipping, cream, heavy cream or table cream

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat the butter until soft and you no longer see lumps.
Add in 2 cups powdered sugar along with the vanilla and salt. Beat together until combined.
Then add in the Nutella and beat until creamy.
Beat in the rest of the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with 1 tablespoon of cream or milk until the desired sweetness and thickness is reached.

Notes

Nutella: Be sure to use commercially prepared chocolate hazelnut spread. Choose one that is smooth and creamy, without any chunks of nuts. Do not use a chocolate hazelnut spread where oil sits on top.
Storage: Use immediately and store frosted cakes and cupcakes at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge. Frosting can be made in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Alternatively, frosting can be placed in an airtight, freezer container and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge. After frosting has been in the fridge (whether for storage or thawed from frozen) place on the counter for about 10-20 minutes to bring to room temperature. Then beat with an electric mixer to soften it up. You may need to add 1 more tablespoon of milk/cream.
Nutrition: Details provided are an estimate only, based on the frosting being divided between 18 cupcakes (not including the cupcake).

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