Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Delicious chocolate Nutella cupcakes bursting with yummy hazelnut and chocolate flavors. Created from scratch for the best flavor and texture imaginable.

Nutella cupcakes made from scratch are definitely worth the effort. We filled the middle of the cupcakes with Nutella and topped them with Nutella buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are a great option for a decadent twist on a classic chocolate cupcake.

In this post we will go over some basic tips for making these cupcakes. We also have a printable recipe card so you can save this recipe.

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Baking cupcakes from scratch is definitely worth the extra time and effort. With a few tips and tricks, you can bake the most delicious cupcakes to share with friends and family.

How do you Make Cupcakes Soft and Fluffy?

Air in the cupcake batter will make cupcakes soft and fluffy. Over mixing cupcake batter will remove the air bubbles in the batter and the cupcakes will be dense. Always mix cupcakes just enough to combine the ingredients be careful not to over mix the batter.

When I first started making cupcakes, I only had a hand mixer. As a result, I did not mix the batter very long. I later bought a KitchenAid mixer and was disappointed in how my cupcakes were turning out. After a little bit of trial and error I realized that it was because I was over mixing my cupcake batter. It’s easy to turn the Kitchen Aid on and leave it while it is beating the batter. Keep an eye on the batter and only beat it until the ingredients are just combined.

Why are my Cupcakes Dry?

Cupcakes can be dry if there is an uneven balance of wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Too much flour is usually the cause for dry cupcakes. When baking cupcakes make sure that all ingredients are carefully measured. This is especially true for flour. Some bakers will weigh out the dry ingredients to ensure the measurements are accurate. If using a measuring cup, always level off the flour with a knife to ensure you aren’t adding too much.

Other causes of dry cupcakes can be over baking. Follow the recommended baking time instructions for the cupcakes. Every oven bakes a little differently. Some run hot and some run a little cooler, make sure that you keep a close eye on the cupcakes in the last two minutes.

Storing cupcakes properly is key. Cupcakes dry out quickly when exposed to air. Make sure you are storing them in an airtight container. This is very important if you are making the cupcakes a day prior to an event.

Can I Freeze Frosted Cupcakes?

Frosted cupcakes can be frozen. Frosted cupcakes when properly prepped and frozen will last around 3 months in the freezer. to freeze frosted cupcakes follow these steps:

1. Cool frosted cupcakes completely
2. Separate them out onto a baking sheet
3. Flash freeze the cupcakes individually for 1 hour or until frozen solid
4. Remove the frozen cupcakes from the freezer.
5. Individually wrap each cupcake in plastic wrap (carefully wrap the entire cupcake including the frosting)
6. Place frozen and individually wrapped cupcakes in an airtight container
7. Place airtight container filled with cupcakes into the freezer
8. These cupcakes will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
9. Defrost the cupcakes by unwrapping them from the plastic wrap and thawing at room temperature for 3 hours.

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Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes Recipe Notes:

These decadent cupcakes are fairly simple to make. There are a lot of steps involved. They are not difficult steps. These treats are so worth it!

Do you Fill Cupcakes Hot or Cold?

Fill cupcakes after they are cold. Adding filling to warm cupcakes can cause the filling to melt into the cupcake. Always wait until the cupcakes have cooled to room temperature before coring them out and adding in the filling.

Follow the same rule for filling cupcakes and frosting cupcakes. Wait until the cake is cooled down to avoid the frosting or filling melting down into the cupcake.

Can you use Just Nutella as Icing?

Plain Nutella can be used as icing. It is not as easy to work with as traditional frosting. Nutella can be spread onto cupcakes and kept at room temperature. Do not place cupcakes in the fridge if you are using plain Nutella as a frosting. Nutella becomes very hard when chilled in the fridge.

We recommend going the extra step to make the delicious Nutella frosting. It’s very easy to work with and pipe in a piping bag. Thick and fluffy homemade frosting is always worth a little extra time and effort.

Nutella Frosting is too thick

Nutella is a very thick consistency. When making the Nutella frosting you may need to add extra cream or milk in if the frosting is too thick. Do this by adding milk or cream a tablespoon at a time. Beat thoroughly in between additions. Keep adding liquid until the frosting is thinned out to the desired consistency.

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