Nutella Cupcakes Recipe

Moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes recipe swirled with creamy Nutella and topped with Nutella buttercream frosting. Easy, bakery-style cupcakes perfect for parties or any sweet craving.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, European

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Cooling & Frosting: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 285kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 12-cup muffin tin Standard size
12 Paper liners For cupcake tin
1 Electric/stand mixer For frosting
2–3 Large mixing bowls At least 3-quart capacity
1 Wire cooling rack For proper cooling
1 Ice cream scoop Even batter distribution
1 Offset spatula Smooth frosting
1 Measuring cups & spoons Accurate measuring

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

1½ cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Rich chocolate base
1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetness + moisture
1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps rise
½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
1 cup Warm water Adds moisture
⅓ cup Vegetable oil Keeps tender
1 tablespoon White vinegar Reacts with baking soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor depth
½ cup Nutella (warmed) For swirling

Nutella Buttercream Frosting

½ cup Butter (softened) Frosting base
¾ cup Nutella Frosting flavor
2 cups Powdered sugar Frosting structure
2–3 tablespoon Heavy cream Adjust consistency
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Complements hazelnut

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix warm water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined to form the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among liners and swirl in warmed Nutella using a toothpick.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Beat butter, Nutella, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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