Filled with Nutella and topped with rich, creamy Nutella buttercream, these Nutella cupcakes are the ultimate indulgence!
Have I ever mentioned that I like love require chocolate?
It’s true. I just hide it well. <—(sarcasm)
I’m always looking for a new way to get my chocolate fix and if I’m able to work in NUTELLA(!!!) in some way, so much the better.
Because the only time I allow myself to bring a jar of Nutella into the house is when I’m going to use the majority of it in a recipe.
Otherwise I eat the whole jar with a spoon and call it breakfast. I wish I were kidding.
These Nutella cupcakes are my favorite way to enjoy that amazing combo of chocolate and hazelnut and I know they’ll be your favorite too. The cupcake is super moist, chocolate-y without being too rich, and simple to whip together.
The frosting is a standard American buttercream, amped up with the addition of plenty of Nutella.
Fill your chocolate cupcakes with Nutella, top them with some Nutella frosting, and prepare to be amazed.
How to fill Nutella cupcakes
After you bake your cupcakes (and let them cool COMPLETELY), use a small paring knife to cut a “plug” about 1 inch deep out of each cupcake.
Then use a spoon (or a piping bag, but I thought the spoon was easier) to fill the hole you just made.
Slice off the bottom of the “plug” and replace the plug on top of the filling. Then frost your cupcakes and serve. Simple!
But I dare you to stop yourself at just one.
My iron willpower hung on only as long as it took to get these pics, then I scarfed one down so fast I’m not sure I even chewed it. Afterward, obviously, I packed them up and gave them to a neighbor so I didn’t finish off the rest and call it dinner.
Nutella cupcakes are just that good, my friends!
A few more Nutella recipes
Coconut Nutella Cake
Nutella Bars
Chocolate Nutella Cake
Banana Nutella Cake
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cups warm coffee you can substitute flat cola
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup + 1/2 cup Nutella divided
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 5 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line 14 to 15 muffin cups with cupcake liners and set pan aside.
- Combine the sugar, butter, and oil in a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then slowly add the coffee until just incorporated. Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until the cakes spring back when touched gently with your fingertip. Let cupcakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then carefully remove from the pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add 1/3 cup Nutella and the vanilla and beat for 2 minutes more. Add 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low to combine. Beat in salt and 3 tablespoons milk. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix on medium until frosting is smooth. Adjust to desired consistency by adding milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Once cupcakes are completely cooled, use a small paring knife to cut a hole about 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 inch deep in each of the cupcakes. Reserve the cake you cut out of the holes. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons of Nutella into each cupcake. Trim the cake you removed from the holes so it will fit over the Nutella as a sort of plug, then replace the plug in the hole. Pipe or spread frosting onto the cupcakes, then serve and enjoy.
Cupcakes adapted from The New Best of Betterbaking.com
Katherine says
Love this recipe. Cake is super moist and very tasty. Will be making these again! Thanks.
Kelsie says
I’m so happy you liked them! Thank you for letting me know!
Ravinder says
Absolutely loved this recipe ! I just made these for Easter and they were not only a hit with my family but the neighbors I shared them with . They said they were better than any store or bakery bought cupcakes they’ve ever had ! I can’t wait to make them again for my nieces .
Kelsie says
Oh wonderful! I’m so glad you loved them!
Anita says
Fantastic recipe. They turned out amazingly.
Kelsie says
That makes my day! I’m so glad you liked them, Anita!
Irene says
Made these for my first time baking cupcakes from scratch. They came out delish!!! These were hit with the family!!!
Sara says
Completely delectable. They didn’t last long with my family around.
grace says
nutella overload…almost. 🙂
Kelsie says
Haha! 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
You had me at Nutella Kelsie! That frosting looks so creamy and delicious, but then you go ahead and fill the cupcakes too! Perfection!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Leanne!
Mae says
Your technique for filling cupcakes sounds easy & effective, with yummy results. I like the cake recipe too, though I’m not a nutella fan. I guess there might be a substitute some way.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Kelsie says
Thank you, Mae!
kitchenriffs says
Nutella is addictive stuff, isn’t it? And I totally understand how a jar of it could make a wonderful breakfast! Anyway, these look terrific — really good. Addictive too, I’ll bet. 🙂
Kelsie says
So addictive! Thank you!
David @ Spiced says
Umm, I didn’t think cupcakes could get any more amazing…until you cut the center out and filled ’em with frosting. And Nutella frosting at that! I’m pretty sure these bad boys would be breakfast, lunch and dinner around here…the entire pan wouldn’t be safe! There’s just something so magical about chocolate + hazelnut. Speaking of Nutella, have you seen those huge jars they sell on Amazon for “food service” (i.e. Kelsie’s kitchen)? 8 pound tubs for like $30. You know you want to!!
Kelsie says
WHAT? A vat of Nutella is kind of my dream. . .Too bad my dream also includes fitting into my clothing :). Thanks, David!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
I’m allllllllll about the Nutella!! Soooooo yummy. I can’t keep it in the house either, for fear my pants won’t fit. I know I definitely can’t stop with just one of these cupcakes!
Kelsie says
Haha! I’m familiar with that particular fear :). Thanks, Kelly!
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
I bet these went fast Kelsie! They look fantastic. Nothing beats a little, or a lotta Nutella!
Kelsie says
Thanks, Mary Ann!
hummingbirdthyme says
Ooooh, Kelsie! I agree, Nutella is only to be purchased if the whole container can be used, with no leftover. Because breakfast. Or late night snack. But I’d rather be eating these beautiful cupcakes! They are gorgeous and I really need to make them! Thanks for the recipe!
Kelsie says
YES! The stuff is dangerous! Thanks, Laura!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I’m so with you – Nutella is dangerous around our house. I would actually just sit on the couch and eat it by the spoonful. These are a much better way to get my fix though!! Yum! Happy cupcake Monday! 😉
Kelsie says
Thank you, Katherine!
Milena Perrine says
How fun to fill the cupcakes with Nutella! And I love the idea of Nutella buttercream frosting, I could eat copious amounts of it! Great way to kick of the week! Pinned.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Milena!
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
YUM! These look scrumptious Kelsie! Happy Monday Cupcake day!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kim!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Lol!! My husband pretty much requires chocolate too.. or you could say I insist he gets his daily fix of chocolate because I dont want to deal with a grumpy Gus. 😉 Needless to say, he’d love these cupcakes!! These are just gorgeous, girlfriend!!! Cheers!
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Chey!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I’m with Dawn – you have outdone yourself, lady!! I’ll take two….dozen! 😉 YUMMMMMM!
Kelsie says
They’re yours! Thanks, Annie!
2pots2cook says
Sweet Heavens !
Kelsie says
Thank you!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
You’ve outdone yourself with these beauties Kelsie! I would definitely not stop at one and I’m totally amazed that you were able to take any pictures at all, lol. I would want to dive right in! Love the generous helping of Nutella filling in the middle. Total yum, my friend!
Kelsie says
Awww thank you, Dawn!