Nutella Buttercream Recipe

This Nutella buttercream recipe is the kind of frosting that stops people mid-bite. It's smooth, rich, and packed with chocolate hazelnut flavour. Spread it over a layer cake, pipe it onto cupcakes, or sneak spoonfuls straight from the bowl! This recipe for rich, creamy Nutella frosting is a must-try for any Nutella lover.

Why you’ll love this Nutella Buttercream

Nutella adds a depth of flavour and creaminess that takes a basic buttercream to a whole new level. The result is a velvety chocolate buttercream with Nutella that’s chocolatey without being overpowering and sweet without being sickly. It also transforms buttercream consistency, making it spreadable and so easy to smooth! It’s incredibly easy to make — just a few simple ingredients and no fancy tools or techniques required.

This hazelnut chocolate frosting layered with my Perfect Chocolate Cake is one of my favourite cake flavour combinations! The chocolate cake is tender and decadent and Nutella pairs with it like a dream. But you don’t need a full cake to enjoy it! This easy Nutella icing is just as delicious on cupcakes.

How to make Nutella Buttercream

This Nutella buttercream recipe starts with my 4 Minute Buttercream, which is made by mixing room temperature butter with powdered sugar (also called icing sugar). I use my trusty KitchenAid mixer but a hand mixer will work as well. Add salt and vanilla extract for flavour but then the recipe takes a delicious turn. Instead of adding milk to thin out the buttercream, Nutella will give it the perfect consistency all by itself. As you mix it in, you'll see the texture transform, becoming softer and smoother as well as easier to stir! Now it's ready to be added to your cake or cupcakes!

Tips for Success

Make sure your butter is at room temperature before making this Nutella buttercream. I take mine out of the fridge the night before or in a warm kitchen, at least 2 hours before.

This recipe makes enough to frost a three layer 8inch cake or about 24 cupcakes. You can halve or double it if you like!

The more Nutella you add to the buttercream, the runnier or looser it will become. I suggest starting with the amount in the recipe and mixing that in before deciding whether or not you can add more! If your kitchen is warm, your buttercream with Nutella will probably only be able to handle the amount in the recipe. If it's cold you'll be able to add a bit more.

How to store leftover Nutella Buttercream

Store any leftover Nutella buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for two weeks or in the freezer for two months. Take it out a few hours before using it to let it come to room temperature. Mix it well before using again to knock out air bubbles and make sure it's smooth.

Nutella Buttercream

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This Nutella buttercream is smooth, rich, and packed with chocolate hazelnut flavour. Spread it over a layer cake, pipe it onto cupcakes, or sneak spoonfuls straight from the bowl!

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Ingredients

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• 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
• 2 lb powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup Nutella

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Instructions

1. Sift the sugar to remove any lumps and check that the butter is at room temperature - you should be able to slice through it easily with a spatula.
2. In a mixer with a beater (paddle) attachment, mix butter for a few seconds until smooth. Add a quarterof the powdered sugar and salt (if using) and mix on the lowest speed until incorporated, about one minute.
3. Scrape down to the bottom of the mixing bowl with a spatula to loosen any butter and sugar and add the next quarter of powdered sugar and mix for another minute on low.
4. Scrape down to the bottom of the bowl, add another quarter of the powdered sugar, mix for one minute on low, scrape, and add the final quarter of the powdered sugar. Mix for one more minute on low, adding the vanilla once everything is mixed together and continuing to mix until it's incorporated.
5. Add the Nutella and mix until it's combined with the buttercream. Check the consistency before adding any more Nutella because it can make the buttercream too runny.