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I've been hooked on these Nutella Lava Cupcakes lately. Seriously, they're keeping me up in the best way! Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft chocolate cupcake and suddenly finding Nutella ooze right out. Oh, and let me tell you about that frosting—it's all Nutella and so creamy, no powdered sugar needed. Top with a Ferrero Rocher and you're in chocolate-hazelnut heaven.
Dreamy Nutella Cupcakes
I've spent way too many late nights in my kitchen messing with different versions. Now they've come together, and I'm low-key obsessed. The chocolate part absolutely melts on your tongue, and the gooey Nutella center? Unreal. But it's the not-overly-sweet frosting that takes it to the next level. If you've never tasted frosting this packed with Nutella flavor, trust me—you won't want regular buttercream again.
What You Need to Grab
- The Topper: Ferrero Rocher is the finishing touch. Not just for looks—it totally works with everything.
- Smooth Lava Center: Nutella with a splash of milk gives you the ultimate melty bite when you dig in.
- The Legendary Frosting: No powdered sugar here! Just 1 ½ cups Nutella, some melted chocolate chips, and cream cheese for that crazy good texture.
- Chocolate Base: That super liquidy batter? Don't freak out, that's what makes them so tender you might cry happy tears.
Let’s Bake These Beauties
- The Finishing Touch
- Swirl on loads of frosting with a piping bag. Bigger swirls are more fun! Pop a Ferrero Rocher right on top to really show off.
- Time to Fill
- Use a knife or apple corer to hollow each cupcake. Stuff that Nutella mixture in until it's just under the rim.
- Cupcake Batter First
- Mix up your super thin chocolate batter—don’t stress if it looks way too runny. An ice cream scoop helps you get even cupcakes every time.
- Mix Up That Center
- While cupcakes cool, blend together Nutella and milk until crazy smooth. Seriously, it’s like spreadable heaven.
- Whip That Frosting
- Start by creaming cream cheese and butter. Next goes in the Nutella with your warm melted chocolate. If it's feeling droopy, chill for a while.
Tips From My Own Kitchen
Let them cool all the way before filling—learn from my impatience! Don’t be shy—load them up with as much filling as you can. If your kitchen gets toasty, you might want to chill your frosting so it stays perky. Totally worth the wait.
Serving Up the Good Stuff
I love sharing these at parties—folks are always shocked (the good kind) when they taste that Nutella inside. Pair with icy milk or a hot coffee for the best time. Oh, and grab a pic for Insta—they look as awesome as they taste.
Sweet Details and a Smile
Look, forget diets for a day—these are all about happiness. And, hey, there are hazelnuts in Nutella, so let's call that an unofficial protein boost. Good enough for me!
How to Keep Them Awesome
We rarely have leftovers, but if you do, store them covered at room temp for up to 3 days. Need them to last longer? Toss them in the fridge, but let them sit out before eating—you want the lava all gooey again.
FAQs Everybody Asks
- Change the frosting? You do you, but honestly this one can’t be beat.
- Prep ahead? For sure! They get even tastier after a night chilling—the flavors just get better.
- Use another chocolate spread? Technically, yeah, but Nutella’s just untouchable.
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Totally Irresistible Sweets
I make these for every get-together. Without fail, they're gone in a blink and suddenly everyone's texting for the how-to. Try them and they'll be all anyone talks about. Just be warned: you'll be in high demand for bake duty from now on!
Common Questions
- → Is it fine to grab a box mix instead of mixing up the cupcake batter myself?
Yep, feel free to use your go-to chocolate cake mix to make things quicker.
- → Why bother pulling out a scale for the frosting ingredients?
Weighing your stuff gets the frosting just right in texture and flavor every time.
- → Can I prep these cupcakes before the day I want to serve them?
Absolutely, just don't fill them with warm Nutella till right before you hand them out if you want that melty center.
- → What's up if my cupcakes dip in the middle?
If the tops cave in, they're probably not baked through. You want a bit of a bump when they're ready.
- → Can these cupcakes go in the freezer?
You can absolutely freeze cupcakes without filling for up to 2 months. Thaw, then add stuffing and top with frosting.