Nutella Buttercream
It’s been a little quiet in my corner of the world wide web lately. The past two weeks have been crazy around here. What with the end of the school year and the oh 100 activities that are jammed into those two weeks (why for the love of Nutella do they do that to us poor frazzled parents?), and OH can’t forget about this –> my newly acquired Motorcycle Learner’s Permit (braap braap) needles to say I’ve been away from the kitchen.
When I wasn’t at a school activity I’ve been burning up the black top in my sparkly helmet.
To celebrate the end of the school year (and my new found freedom on two wheels) we decided cupcakes were in order. Chocolate cupcakes because duh chocolate and nothing else will do to top those babies off besides homemade buttercream. Because. Butter. Cream.
Buttercream in and of itself is glorious and then we went and made it even better. We added Nutella. NUTELLA BUTTERCREAM. Did you hear the angels singing? They are.
I was always that kid begging my mom to let me lick the mixing bowl and spoon clean and guess what? Nothing has changed, except now I don’t have to beg anyone I can just do it. Well not completely true, if one of the munchkins are in the kitchen I have to give up at least the spoon.
Sharing my Nutella Buttercream covered spoons? True love. Now as much I love to just eat this buttercream straight away I like it best on a chocolate cupcake. Piped on a mile high.
Now I have a very specific way of eating my cupcakes (because being normal is boring – I keep saying I need a t-shirt with that on it) I cut the middle of the cupcake portion and then make a cupcake sandwich out of it (pictured above).
This way I don’t get a HUGE portion of buttercream at one time. I get cake and buttercream in every bite. Give it a try next time you’re cupcaking. I’m pretty sure you’ll be converted.
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xo!
What You Will Need:
- 4 sticks unsalted butter - room temperature
- 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 - 3/4 jar of Nutella (13 ounce jar)
What To Do:
- Place butter and pudding mix into stand mixer bowl. Beat until light in color and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar. Beat until well combined.
- Add whipping cream, vanilla and Nutella. Beat until well combined.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Oh. My. Word. I definitely hear a choir of angels. I eat my cupcakes the exact same way! So much less messy, and so much easier than filling cupcakes with cream.
The Food Hunter says
I’m a sucker for all things Nutella!
Lana | Never Enough Thyme says
Ha ha! Love your way of eating cupcakes! Just perfect for a girl who wears a sparkly helmet ๐
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Crazy time of year here too – but I’m too afraid to ride a motorcycle! ๐ This buttercream looks incredible!
Marye says
All you had to do is say Nutella! That stuff lasts about 3 seconds around here….This looks fantastic!
Cookin Canuck says
Congratulations on the motorcycle license! I’m picturing you zooming along the coast of Italy, serving gorgeous Nutella cupcakes to all of the locals. ๐
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
The Nutella Queen strikes again – what a genius recipe!! Ya know…Bucks County, PA is beautiful crusin’ country…just sayin’!
heather @french press says
you are a brave woman ๐ I would be sure to fall of a motorcycle – now these cupcakes though, that I’m not scared of in the least
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
These sound heavenly and congrats on your new wheels!!! What a fun way to eat a cupcake!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
You are seriously brave! That sound exciting though! I love buttercream so much, this looks delicious1
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
haha I love eating my cupcakes like that…really it’s the only way to do it! YAY for the Motorcycle Learnerโs Permit!! I saw a photo of your glittery helmet! I love it!
Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says
This! Sweet mother of it all I want one!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I’m in serious need of this right now!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Paula, these look incredible! Definitely going on my must-make list!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
Nutella and new wheels? Heck yes!
Tasha @thatssoyummy says
I just want to lick that whisk with all that frosting… HAHA!!!!