Nutella Buttercream Frosting

Delicious buttercream frosting flavored with Nutella; with a rich chocolate-hazelnut taste. Perfect for frosting chocolate cakes or cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 469 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine butter and chocolate-hazelnut spread in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium.

Step 2

Gradually add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. After every 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, raise the speed of the mixer to high and beat for 10 to 20 seconds.

Step 3

Add cream, hazelnut extract, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.