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So, is there anything better than Nutella?!?!? I think not! Unless it is a cupcake with frosting that is made with Nutella! Where has the Nutella been hiding all my life? I’m now the proud owner of a large pack of Nutella, thanks to my recent trip to Costco. I have been experimenting and the family loves it too!
Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting
1 chocolate cake mix, prepared as directed for cupcakes
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter, softened
2-3 tbls water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup Nutella
½ lb of powdered sugar
Prepare and bake cupcakes according to package or recipe. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Meanwhile, beat together butter, shortening, 1 tbl of water, vanilla, and Nutella until smooth and creamy. Beat in the sugar gradually on a low setting. Scrape sides of bowl as needed. Mixture will be very thick. After all sugar is incorporated, add 1-2 more tbls of water and beat on a medium speed for 1-2 more minutes.
Adding more water will continue to thin the frosting. Add as much as you need until you reach your desired consistency. (Careful though because a little goes a long way.)
Keep bowl covered until ready to use. Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator (bring back to room temp before using).
After cupcakes have cooled, place frosting in a piping bag fitted with tip 1A or place in a zip top baggie. Pipe onto cupcakes.
Those cupcakes are calling my name!! Have fun at the class!!
Belinda @zomppa recently posted..Photo of the Day- Wood Food
Sigh. I shouldn’t read food blogs so early in the morning. Now finding that I need a chocolate fix!
Would you care to conduct some nutella experiments at my house…you know just to see if changing the environment has any effect?
Michelle recently posted..Mardi Gras Eats 3
LOL, Michelle! You are the one that introduced me to Nutella with your Nutella dessert a few months ago. YUM!
Today is day 3 of my diet….so glad these yummy cupcakes aren’t in my kitchen!
Not sure I would stop after just one!
Next time we have company, I’ll have to try this recipe!
Off to vote for your POM cupcakes!
Alison recently posted..Menu Plan Monday Monday- February 21st
I have to buy some Nutella! I have never tried it, but always see it next to the peanut butter, that I buy every week. I just know that I would love these, and my kiddos probably would too!
Rhondi recently posted..Garlic Studded Italian Pot Roast2 Meals
Have you tried Peanut-Butter and Nutella combination?
It is to die for. Instand VIP pass to the pearly gates of heaven. I used to spread Peanut Butter on one slice of bread and Nutella on the other for my morning chocolate fix. Recently, I have been hooked to my friend’s receipe for Nutella Cupcakes with Peanut-Butter Butter Cream Frosting. It is the feeling to going to heaven and returning, only to go to heaven again with the every bite..*lol*
What a fantastic idea – I never thought of using Nutella in frosting – yum!
21stCenturyHousewife© recently posted..The 21st Century Housewifes Kitchen©
You seriously have some of the best recipes ever
Thanks Darcy!
Where do you get these recipes? They are so unique and amazing!
Mariah recently posted..Review: Dandelion, Earth-Friendly Goods
Thanks Mariah! This was my own creation. A lot of times, I am just inspired by another recipe and run with it!
Wow. I absolutely love Nutella and this has got to be the best combination ever!