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Nutella Buttercream Frosting

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This Nutella buttercream frosting is rich, creamy, and perfectly fluffy with a bold chocolate hazelnut flavor. It spreads smoothly, pipes beautifully, and works wonderfully on cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups (375g) Nutella

3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted

2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place the softened butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Add the Nutella and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed at first and increasing speed as the sugar incorporates.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
  5. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more cream for a softer frosting or more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting.
  6. Beat the frosting on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until airy and smooth. Use immediately for spreading or piping.

Notes

Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.

Mix in a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the Nutella taste.

For salted chocolate hazelnut frosting, increase the salt slightly or top with flaky sea salt.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Bring chilled frosting to room temperature and re-whip before using.

Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before re-whipping.

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