Nutella Buttercream Frosting
This Nutella buttercream frosting is creamy, fluffy, and packed with chocolate-hazelnut flavor. Made with simple ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, and Nutella, it comes together in just 5 minutes. Perfect for spreading on cakes, piping on cupcakes, or dolloping onto cookies, it’s an easy way to take any dessert to the next level.
Equipment
- 1 5-quart stand mixer or electric hand mixer
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- 170 grams Nutella or any chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 360 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, until it looks pale, light, and fluffy.
- Add the Nutella, vanilla extract, small pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes, until everything is fully combined and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to make sure no butter or Nutella is stuck.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time. Mix until mostly combined before adding the next cup to prevent the sugar from flying everywhere.
- Once all the sugar has been added, increase the mixer speed to medium-high, beating for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is fluffy. If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until you reach the right consistency. If it’s too thin, mix in a few extra tablespoons of powdered sugar.
Notes
Yield: This recipe yields about 3 cups of frosting. It is more than enough to pipe big swirls on 12 cupcakes, or to thinly frost 24 cupcakes. It's enough for a 9x13-inch sheet cake, but I recommend doubling the recipe for layer cakes to ensure you have enough.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring the frosting to room temperature and mix it up to get a creamy consistency again.
Freezing: Scoop the frosting in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, then let it come to room temperature and rewhip with a mixer until smooth and creamy before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 329.1kcalCarbohydrates: 38.8gProtein: 0.9gFat: 19.5gSaturated Fat: 13.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 40.5mgSodium: 105.4mgPotassium: 63.3mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 471.1IUCalcium: 20.2mgIron: 0.6mg
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