Yellow Cupcakes With Nutella Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Name: Yellow Cupcakes With Nutella Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened; 3/4 cups Sugar; 2 whole Eggs, Room Temperature; 1 whole Egg Yolk, Room Temperature; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 4 ounces, fluid Milk, Room Temperature; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/2 cups Butter; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Nutella; 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened
3/4 cups Sugar
2 whole Eggs, Room Temperature
1 whole Egg Yolk, Room Temperature
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
4 ounces, fluid Milk, Room Temperature
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/2 cups Butter
2 cups Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Nutella
1 Tablespoon Milk
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

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For the cupcakes:
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 12-count cupcake pan with paper liners.
3
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream butter and sugar until fluffy. This takes about 5 minutes. Add in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
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In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder). Add portions of the dry ingredients and milk (in two parts each) to the egg mixture. Make sure to stir in between. Do not over mix. The batter should be thick.
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Fill the lined pan with batter, filling each 2/3 of the way up. Place pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Make sure a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove pan from oven.
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For the Nutella buttercream:
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In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream butter on high for about 2-3 minutes to get a creamy fluffy texture. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Add the Nutella, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine. If the frosting is too runny add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick add some more milk.
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Pipe the icing onto cool cupcakes and decorate as desired. Cupcakes can be stored on the counter at room temperature for a day or two or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened, 3/4 cups Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Yellow Cupcakes With Nutella Buttercream Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Yellow Cupcakes With Nutella Buttercream Frosting

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