If you love chocolate goodness, these Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting are for you!

There’s something irresistibly satisfying about biting into a moist chocolate cupcake with a creamy dollop of Nutella frosting on top. Whether it’s for a special occasion (psst…Valentine’s Day is just around the corner) or simply a sweet treat to enjoy, these chocolate cupcakes with Nutella frosting are sure to delight any chocolate lover.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting

Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour
• Sugar
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Baking Soda
• Unsalted Butter
• Salt
• Oil
• Brewed Strong Coffee
• Large Egg
• Buttermilk or sub with 1/4 cup milk + 3/4 tsp. vinegar
• Vanilla extract

Nutella Frosting Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter, softened
• Heavy Cream
• Powdered Sugar
• Nutella
• Vanilla Extract
• Salt

Chocolate ‘XO’ Topper

• Melted chocolate wafers to create ‘XO’ embellishments – This is optional and only needed if you want to add chocolate ‘XO’ toppers to the cupcakes.

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting

Cupcake Directions:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add cupcake liners to a pan and set aside. Next, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and allow it to cool slightly. Add 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 cup coffee, 1 egg, 1/4 cup buttermilk, and 1 tsp. vanilla to this bowl. 

Step 2. In another mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients – 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 3/4 tsp. baking soda, and 1/4 tsp. salt. 

Step 3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix together until the batter is fully combined and smooth. 

Step 4. Using a 1 Tbsp cookie scoop, scoop 3 Tbsp of mixture into each cupcake liner. Bake for 20 – 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 5. Transfer the cupcakes to a rack and allow them to come to room temperature before frosting.

Frosting Directions: 

Step 1. Add 1/2 cup of softened butter to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high for 1 minute. Next, slowly add the 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat on medium. Periodically scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all the sugar is blended into the butter.

Step 2. Then add the 1/3 cup Nutella, 2 Tbsp. cream, 1 tsp. vanilla, and pinch of salt. Continue to beat on medium until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Step 3. Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a round (creates a smooth swirl as shown) or star-shaped tip. Swirl frosting onto the tops of the cooled cupcakes. To embellish with chocolate ‘XO’, follow the chocolate directions below.

Chocolate Directions:

Step 1. Warm milk chocolate wafers in the microwave in 25-second increments until fully melted and smooth. Note: Do not overheat the chocolate as it will become too thick and harden.

Step 2. Transfer to a piping bag with a very fine tip and pipe “X”s and “O”s onto parchment paper. Allow chocolate to set and harden. Tip: Snip off a tiny corner of a Ziploc bag to use as a piping bag for the chocolate.

These chocolate cupcakes with Nutella frosting are a wonderful way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. So, grab your apron and get ready to indulge in this delightful combination of chocolate goodness and creamy Nutella frosting!

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