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Nutella Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting Recipe

5 from 103 reviews

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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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