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Nutella is my favorite flavor, so I went all-in and created these All-the-Way Nutella Cupcakes<\/strong> \u2014 Nutella in the cupcake batter, a luscious Nutella filling hidden inside, AND the silkiest Nutella buttercream frosting piled on top. \ud83e\udd29 For all the nutella lovers out there, these are basically your dream come true.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Nutella is my favorite thing in the world. I mean… there is<\/em> my daughter. And my husband. Ok. It’s my third<\/em> favorite thing in the world. (on a good day, anyway!) But can we talk about how every time I went looking for a delicious Nutella cupcakes recipe, I walked away completely unsatisfied? I’d find chocolate cupcakes with Nutella buttercream, or chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and just a touch of Nutella. Sometimes even just a chocolate cupcake frosted<\/em> with it. And while I love anything with Nutella \u2014 more is always<\/em> better. So I made these delicious chocolate Nutella cupcakes with Nutella all. the. way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why These Are the Best Cupcakes for All-the-Way Nutella Cupcakes Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These aren’t just good cupcake ideas \u2014 they are THE cupcake idea for anyone obsessed with Nutella. We’re talking moist chocolate cupcakes with a rich chocolate flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder and just a hint of instant coffee (or espresso powder, which is a great option for boosting that chocolatey depth). I love adding a splash of hot coffee or hot water to bloom the cocoa \u2014 it makes such a difference and keeps you from ending up with dry cupcakes. Nobody wants those! The batter comes together beautifully: just whisk your dry ingredients in a large bowl, mix your wet ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, and combine. Super simple, super fluffy cupcake magic happening right here. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Perfect Cupcakes Every Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, let’s talk tips because I want you to get the best texture possible! First: use room temperature ingredients \u2014 large eggs, sour cream, and unsalted butter should all be out of the fridge ahead of time. Cold ingredients don’t blend as well and can mess with your crumb. You can use vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, or even coconut oil in the batter \u2014 all keep things moist and gorgeous. If you don’t have buttermilk, make your own buttermilk by adding a splash of vinegar to regular milk! When you scoop batter into your lined muffin tins (paper liners work great), fill each about \u2154 full. Bake in a 12-cup cupcake pan for 18-20 minutes and keep a close eye \u2014 you want a clean toothpick in the middle of the cupcakes. Then cool completely on a wire rack before filling or frosting. Step 3 – bake, cool, fill. That’s the mantra! \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Make the Nutella Filling and Frosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is my favorite extra step and absolutely worth it \u2014 I promise! To make the cupcake filling, use a cupcake corer or an apple corer to hollow out the center of each cupcake. No corer? A small knife works perfectly fine! Just cut a little well in the center of the cupcake and fill it with a generous spoonful of cup Nutella. Pure heaven. For the creamy Nutella frosting \u2014 oh my gosh, be still my heart \u2014 beat unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add your cup Nutella, powdered sugar, heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream), and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed to start, then crank it to medium-high speed until you get that silkiest Nutella buttercream frosting imaginable. A hand mixer or electric mixer works great too \u2014 just scrape the sides of the bowl as you go. If you love peanut butter, you can even swap half the Nutella for peanut butter in the frosting \u2014 kind of like my Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Cake<\/a> vibes! And if you want even more Nutella inspo, check out my Nutella Mousse Layer Cake<\/a> \u2014 it is absolutely ridiculous in the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assembling Your Filled Cupcakes Like a Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your filled cupcakes are ready, it’s time to frost! Load that silkiest Nutella buttercream frosting into a piping bag or pastry bag fitted with your favorite piping tip \u2014 I love an M tip for big, gorgeous swirls. Pipe a dreamy cloud of fluffy Nutella buttercream right on top. These are perfect cupcakes for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or even World Nutella Day (yes, that’s a real thing and YES we celebrate it here \ud83c\udf89). You can also just use a measuring cup to scoop batter neatly into your cupcake tin, and use a small bowl to prep your filling station. If you love these, you’ll also go crazy for my 3-Ingredient Nutella Brownies<\/a> and my Baked Pumpkin Nutella Donuts<\/a> \u2014 so many amazing Nutella recipes in one place! Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make This Nutella Cupcakes Recipe Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, I literally can’t even with how good these are. Whether you’re making them for a crowd or just for yourself on a Tuesday (no judgment \u2014 that’s real life), this nutella cupcakes recipe is a total showstopper. The purpose flour base, baking soda lift, and touch of cocoa powder all work together in that cupcake batter to create the most luscious, moist chocolate cupcakes you’ve ever tasted. The wet ingredients blend seamlessly into the dry ingredients, and the whole thing comes together in one large bowl situation. These are the chocolate dessert of my actual dreams. Check out the printable recipe card below for all the measurements! If you want even more chocolate inspiration, my Chocolate Frosting for Brownies or Sheet Cake<\/a> and Oprah’s Favorite Brownies<\/a> are calling your name. Now go make these \u2014 you absolutely have to make this! \ud83d\ude0d\ud83c\udf6b<\/p>\n\n\n