Nutella Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting Recipe
Delicious Nutella Cupcakes featuring a moist chocolate base filled with creamy Nutella, topped with a luscious Nutella icing and fresh raspberries. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion and combine rich chocolate flavor with a smooth hazelnut spread for an irresistible dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 3 large eggs
- 175 g (210 ml) caster sugar
- 175 g (315 ml) self-raising flour
- 175 g (190 ml) soft butter
- 5 ml vanilla essence
- 25 g (60 ml) cocoa powder
- 120 g Nutella
For the Icing:
- 250 g (480 ml) icing sugar, sifted
- 175 g Nutella
- 60 ml milk
- 125 g fresh raspberries
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper cupcake holders to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Mix Cupcake Batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, caster sugar, self-raising flour, soft butter, vanilla essence, and cocoa powder. Beat the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and well incorporated.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Spoon the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake the cupcakes in the center of the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Create Nutella Filling: Using a 1.5 cm cookie cutter, cut out a deep circle from the middle of each cooled cupcake. Carefully remove the cut-out pieces and fill the holes with Nutella by spooning it in.
- Prepare the Icing: Place the sifted icing sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add Nutella and mix well to combine. Gradually add the milk, one spoon at a time, beating thoroughly until the icing reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Pipe or spoon the Nutella icing over the top of each cupcake. Garnish with fresh raspberries on each, then finish by dusting lightly with icing sugar for a decorative touch.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before cutting the holes and adding Nutella to prevent melting.
- Use room temperature butter for better mixing and texture.
- You can substitute fresh raspberries with other fresh berries or fruit as preferred.
- If Nutella is too thick to pipe, warm it slightly in the microwave for easier filling and icing preparation.
- Make sure to sift the icing sugar to avoid lumps in the icing.
Keywords: Nutella cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, hazelnut spread, Nutella dessert, raspberry cupcakes, chocolate hazelnut treat
