Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Monday, May 6, 2013

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

These chocolate nutella cupcakes are my contribution to Krystal’s Virtual Baby Shower (hosted by Eva). Krystal will be welcoming her second bundle of joy to the family soon and they refer to the baby as cupcake! And doesn’t that just make a perfect theme for an online shower?!?

I was excited about the theme because it’s been AGES since I’ve made cupcakes. And with our recent move, I was reminded at just how many different cupcake liners I have in my cabinet. So this was the perfect excuse to browse some cupcake recipes. I looked through recipes in cookbooks and online before deciding on these chocolate nutella cupcakes.

And what a great way to re-introduce myself to cupcake baking than with my go-to chocolate cupcake that I know and love with a new amazingly delicious frosting. The frosting’s name is Nutella Cloud Frosting and I can’t think of a better way to describe it. Whether the cloud in the name is referring to the dreaminess of the frosting or the light-airiness is still up for debate, but it’s the perfect name for this frosting.

And if you’re not a fan of Nutella, you can just leave it out and make yourself some chocolate cloud frosting. Either way, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. I decorated these cupcakes quite simply, using multi-colored liners and some sprinkles on top. They the perfect addition to any shower menu, virtual or not.

So join me in congratulating Krystal and her hubby Eric on their upcoming arrival. To see all of the cupcakes, check out the round up on Eva’s blog. And, you might remember Krystal’s first virtual baby shower, where I made these delicious Cuban Sandwich Eggs Benedict. YUM!

One Year Ago: Caramelized Red Onion Tart and Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Two Years Ago: Roasted Banana Soft Serve and Fudgey Banana Brownies
Three Years Ago: Lemon Raspberry Layer Cake
Five Years Ago: Perfect Summer Salsa and Dairy Free Cheesecake Pops

Chocolate Nutella Frosting

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened but cool
1-1/2 cups (190 g) powdered sugar
2 tps (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (125 g) premium bittersweet chocolate, chopped, melted and slightly cooled
1/3 cup (100 g) Nutella
1 Tbsp (15 ml) milk
pinch of salt

Directions:

In a bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine the icing sugar and butter and beat on low speed for about 1 minute.

Add vanilla, and beat on low speed until well combined. Add the melted and slightly cooled chocolate and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Add the Nutella, milk and pinch of salt, and beat on med-high speed for another minute.

Recipe from Sweetapolita

Cupcakes, Dessert, Frosting

22 comments »

14 Responses to “Samoas Bars”

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thecookingnurse — May 7, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Those look so good, now we don’t have to wait unitl the GS are selling there cookies again 🙂
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bakinandeggs — May 7, 2009 at 1:59 pm

Yum! They look delicious and your pictures are great.
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Erin — May 7, 2009 at 3:40 pm

I made these a while back and loved them too! It’s nice to be able to make your own any time you want!
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Memória — May 7, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Beautiful photos. You did an awesome job on these.
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bcallegra — May 7, 2009 at 5:22 pm

I’m so glad you made these! I noticed these on another blog and had them on my “to make” list. Your pictures may motivate me to make them this weekend!
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Ingrid — May 7, 2009 at 8:15 pm

They look terrific and I’ve never been one to eat girl scout cookies.
~ingrid
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Joelen — May 8, 2009 at 1:53 am

Now these look amazing!! Great job!
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finsmom — May 8, 2009 at 3:33 am

Ive been wanting to make these – they look crazy tasty!
Thanks for sharing! Yum!
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Mermaid Sweets — May 8, 2009 at 6:06 am

Great job – my hubby’s hoping I will give these a go.
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Stephanie Wagner — May 8, 2009 at 11:05 am

Samoas are my favorite too! I’m totally making some this weekend!!
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Colleen — May 8, 2009 at 5:46 pm

What a great way to enjoy Samoas when there are no cookies left!
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bakersbakery — May 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm

Yum!
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Hanaâ — May 12, 2009 at 5:05 pm

These look great!! Although I don’t eat coconut, I’ll have to make them for my hubby and coworkers sometime.

Not sure if you got my email last weekend but I was wondering if you know of any must-visit bakeries or eateries in Boston. We will be vacationing in Boston in a couple weeks. Thanks!!!

Hanaa
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Hanaâ — May 16, 2009 at 10:01 pm

Thanks for emailing me, Jen. I emailed you back to the address you gave me. Hopefully that worked :o)

Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes