This recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Frosting is a confectionary delight. The perfect combination of creamy sweetness will make your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts unforgettable. Make your desserts stand out with this rich and creamy frosting, made with luscious milk chocolate and creamy Nutella. The ingredients are easily accessible, so there’s no reason not to give this recipe a try.
How to Prepare:
To make this frosting, start by beating the softened butter and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer until they become pale and fluffy.
Incorporate powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and then beat in vanilla and melted milk chocolate.
Add hazelnut spread such as Nutella or Nutiva brand (healthier than Nutella) and cream, and beat until the frosting is light, fluffy and spreadable.
For best results, use a good quality milk chocolate for the perfect combination of flavors.
Use the frosting immediately or store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Once your Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Frosting is ready, use it to frost cupcakes, sheet cakes or a 6- or 8-inch layer cake. With this amount of frosting you can easily decorate 16 cupcakes, a sheet cake and a layer cake.
FAQ:
Q. What is the best way to store the frosting?
A. The frosting should be stored in the fridge, and should be covered to keep it fresh. It is best used within 3 days of being made, but you can also freeze it if you want to store it for more than 3 days. Before using the frosting, allow it to come to room temperature and whisk until it is smooth.
Q. Can I use different types of chocolate for this recipe?
A. Yes, any kind of milk or dark chocolate will work. However, for the best results and the most intense, delicious flavor, it is best to use high-quality milk chocolate.
Q. How much frosting will this recipe make?
A. This recipe makes more than enough frosting to cover a 16-cupcake batch, a sheet cake and a 6- or 8-inch layer cake.
Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Frosting
15
minutesThis recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Frosting is a confectionary delight.
Ingredients
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, or more as needed
1/2 cup Nutella or Nutiva Hazelnut spread
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons whipping cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Directions
- To make this frosting, start by beating the softened butter and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer until they become pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and then beat in vanilla and melted milk chocolate.
- Add hazelnut spread such as Nutella or Nutiva brand (healthier than Nutella) and cream, and beat until the frosting is light, fluffy and spreadable.
- For best results, use good quality milk chocolate for the perfect combination of flavors.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Once your Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Frosting is ready, use it to frost cupcakes, sheet cakes or a 6- or 8-inch layer cake. With this amount of frosting, you can easily decorate 16 cupcakes, a sheet cake and a layer cake.
