Nutella Buttercream Frosting

Nutella frosting is a splurge-worthy indulgent buttercream frosting. This decadent chocolate hazelnut frosting is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies! Makes about 3 cups of frosting.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 176kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter softened
1 cup Nutella
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 -1/2 tsp salt I like a very slight salty taste, so I use 1/2 tsp
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp whole milk can also use heavy cream
1 tsp good quality vanilla extract

Instructions

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and Nutella until well blended.
Add sea salt, cocoa, milk or cream and vanilla and blend until mixed.
Add the powdered sugar, a little at a time, until all is blended, smooth and creamy.
Pipe or spread onto desired dessert, or eat it straight from the spoon!

Notes

Recipe Tips

Use room temp butter. Soft butter blends more smoothly and creates a creamier texture, so set it on the counter to soften at room temperature before using it. However, your frosting may become runny if the butter is too warm.

Sift the cocoa powder and the powdered sugar. This helps prevent lumps and encourages a smooth consistency. A wire whisk will do the trick if you don’t have a sifter.

Add the powdered sugar in small batches. Otherwise, when you turn on the blender, you may face a sugar cloud and a big mess.

Don’t overmix! Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, step away from the blender. Overmixing can lead to the frosting falling flat.

Adjust consistency if needed. If your Nutella frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream. If it's too thin, whip in more powdered sugar until it thickens to your liking.

Decorate cooled desserts. Make sure whatever it is you’re decorating is completely cooled before applying the frosting. If it’s still warm, the frosting may melt and become runny.

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