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Double Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

By Courtney 20 Comments

Yes, you read that right. I made you cupcakes. Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes, to be exact.

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Do you guys remember last Friday when I posted about that amazing looking cake? Well, Liv wound up suggesting that I try making them into cupcakes, and it really got me thinking. I mean, man, would that make a serious cupcake or what?

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Then I realized just how long it’s been since I gave you guys a cupcake recipe. I’d say it must be well over a year, right? Probably even before Lucas was born…and I used to be the cupcake queen! Hey, maybe this is the start of reigniting the cupcake obsession again?

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

I am so, so glad I decided to take the time to give these babies a whirl. I’m not going to lie; they’re going to take a teeny bit more time than a boxed cake mix recipe. But the end result is well worth the little added effort.

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

If you are in a hurry, you could always save some time by making a boxed chocolate cake mix and then doing the Nutella frosting and chocolate ganache. And speaking of which…yes, let’s talk about those.

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

The Nutella frosting is absolutely decadent. That’s all you need to know about that.

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

And the recipe is actually going to make more than you need. I’m tempted to say you could cut that portion of the recipe in half, but I’m always worried about not having enough. And if you ask me, it’s always better to have too much than not enough.

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

The chocolate ganache layer comes together with just a couple of simple steps, and it pairs perfectly with both the rich, chocolate cake and the light and fluffy Nutella frosting.

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I mean, you can never go wrong with drippy chocolate. Right?

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Now when you scroll down and see the recipe, don’t let the length of it scare you away. Like I said, there are a few extra steps with these, but I promise you it’s not as long as it looks. Plus, they are just totally worth it.

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

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Double Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cake, stuffed with a creamy, decadent Nutella mousse filling, and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Everything about these cupcakes screams 'make me now!'

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Ingredients

    For the Cupcakes:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk*
  • 1/2 cup vegetable (or canola) oil
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • For the Nutella Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp milk
  • For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 bag)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

    Make the cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 325º F and fill two muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk through to combine well.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together until well combined (you can also use a stand mixer and mix on medium). Carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat quickly for about 1 minute to add air to the batter (you can also use a stand mixer and mix on high).
  4. Evenly distribute cake batter so each cupcake liner is about 3/4ths full.
  5. Place in the oven and bake 13-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
  7. While cupcakes cool, prepare the Nutella filling.
  8. Beat together butter and shortening until smooth, then add Nutella and mix until combined.
  9. Slowly add 4 cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  10. Add 2-3 tbsp of milk and mix until smooth.
  11. Add the fifth cup of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. If more milk is needed, add a teaspoon at a time to reach your desired consistency (it should be stiff but light).
  12. Prepare the cupcakes for filling.
  13. Using a small paring knife, cut small holes out of the middle of each cupcake, being careful not to reach the bottom of the cupcake. Place removed pieces of cupcake to the side.
  14. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a round tip (or a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off) with the Nutella filling.
  15. Slowly fill each cupcake with the Nutella filling up to the very top of the cupcake. Set extras aside.
  16. Prepare the chocolate ganache and finish the cupcakes!
  17. Place chocolate chips in a metal bowl.
  18. Heat heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Do not stir, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  19. Stir chocolate and cream until smooth, and let sit an additional 15-20 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  20. Spoon chocolate ganache over the top of each cupcake. Top each cupcake with remaining icing (if using a pastry bag, a medium star tip will work great) and sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

*If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, add 1 tbsp lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and let sit for 5-10 mins.

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Recipes adapted from this recipe and this recipe. 

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

So…do I have any other Nutella lovers out there? Winking smile If so, be sure to check out my Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies, too!

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

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March 26, 2015 Filed Under: Cake/Cupcake Recipe Tagged With: Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes, cupcake recipe, nutella

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Jasmine @ A cupcake for my thoughts says

    March 26, 2015 at 5:53 am

    These look amazing!! I love baking cupcakes and I'll definitely have to add this to my must try recipes!! Wish I could eat one right now because that frosting sounds delicious!!
    Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:33 am

    wow those look amazing! i'm drooling for nutella cupcakes and it's only 5:30 in the morning!!!
    Reply
  3. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Oh my goodness, yesssss!! I'm a HUGE Nutella fan - I think that keyword gets the most searches on my blog every day LOL. And I agree, the extra steps are totally worth it for that delicious filling :)
    Reply
  4. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:45 am

    These look amazing!! I always love your cupcake recipes :)
    Reply
  5. Brynn says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:59 am

    You have the BEST cupcakes! I am so excited to see another recipe and can't wait to give them a go!
    Reply
  6. haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:03 am

    YUM!! These sound INCREDIBLE!
    Reply
  7. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:01 am

    Thanks for the shoutout, Court! You nailed it with this recipe– you're definitely still the cupcake queen! Just pinned it because these look insanely good.
    Reply
  8. Jenn@Mark My Miles! says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I cannot wait to make these!!! I'm going to plan on doing so this weekend…yum!
    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Sarah's on the Run says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Omg. Wow. I need to try these... like, NOW. ha.
    Reply
  10. Marielle says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:32 am

    OMG, you love nutella just as much as I do! Ha, I made your nutella cookies a few months ago and may have to give these a go. YUM!
    Reply
  11. Kelsey Bjelland says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:37 am

    You've totally outdone yourself with these ... they look AMAZING!! Can't wait to make them! I'm obsessed with Nutella so I can't keep it in the house... thinking about how good that leftover frosting would be on graham crackers and frozen! Does anyone else do that for a snack with leftover frosting? Yum!!
    Reply
  12. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:45 am

    oh my gosh, these look insane. i think i might have seen these in a mirage during a long run.
    Reply
  13. Monica says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:01 am

    I'm going to send you my address... if you have any left over, go ahead and send them my way. Those look incredible.
    Reply
  14. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:29 am

    These look awesome, Court! Nutella is a huge favorite of mine, so I'm pretty sure these would be right up my alley.
    Reply
  15. Ruthie Hart says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:33 am

    You're killing me girl! Dang gestational diabetes.. ugh! GIMME!
    Reply
  16. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Wow Courtney....these look like something straight out of a bakery! I am sure they are delicious too. :-)
    Reply
  17. Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says

    March 26, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Yummm these look delicious! What did you do with the cupcake pieces that you cut out? I feel like they would be great for snacking on when you just need a taste of something sweet!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 26, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      You'll find out in tomorrow's post, hehe ;)
      Reply
  18. plasterers bristol says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:42 am

    wow this sounds awesome and with nutella to. Delicious. Thanks for sharing. Simon
    Reply
  19. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Ahhh these look amazing! I love Nutella so much - I tend to avoid buying it because I can go through a jar in an embarrassing amount of time. But if I buy it with the purpose of making cupcakes, it's ok, right? :-p
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