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Spiced Nutella Cupcakes

Irresistible Spiced Nutella Cupcakes for Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in delicious Spiced Nutella Cupcakes, a delightful treat infused with warm spices and Nutella, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for a gourmet touch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Cinnamon as an alternative
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated improves flavor
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil
  • 0.5 cups Nutella Substitute with any hazelnut spread
  • 1 cups Sugar Brown sugar will add moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for a deeper taste
  • 0.5 cups Milk Use almond or soy milk for dairy-free option
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened
  • 1 cups Chocolate Chips Use high-quality for best results
  • 0.5 cups Nutella A must for Nutella lovers
  • 0.25 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and nutmeg. Whisk until well mixed.
  3. In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Alternately add the dry mixture and milk into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare frosting by melting butter, chocolate chips, Nutella, and heavy cream together until smooth. Chill.
  9. Whip chilled frosting until fluffy and frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the frosting mixture for best results and avoid overmixing wet and dry ingredients for fluffy cupcakes.

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