Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate hazelnut buttercream frosting is perfect for Nutella lovers. This Nutella frosting recipe is smooth and creamy and made with an entire cup of chocolate hazelnut spread. Pair this Nutella buttercream frosting with chocolate layer cake or use for piping onto chocolate cupcakes for the ultimate treat.

Ingredients for Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting

• Unsalted butter – Room temperature.
• Chocolate hazelnut spread – I love using Nutella, but go with your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread.
• Powdered sugar – Confectioners’ sugar/icing sugar.
• Salt – A pinch of salt provides some contrast to the sweetness of the frosting.
• Vanilla extract – Vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the chocolate and hazelnut.
• Heavy cream – Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream makes the buttercream smooth and creamy.

How to Make Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting

1. Whip the butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the butter for 5 minutes until it is light, pale, and creamy.
2. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread: Add the chocolate hazelnut spread to the whipped butter and mix well.
3. Add the remaining ingredients: Add in the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until well combined. Add in the vanilla extract and salt. Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while mixing on low. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
4. Whip the buttercream: Mix the buttercream on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. Mix on low speed for several minutes to remove any air bubbles.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Yield: 5 cups

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Chocolate hazelnut buttercream frosting is perfect for Nutella lovers. This Nutella frosting recipe is smooth and creamy and made with an entire cup of chocolate hazelnut spread. Pair this Nutella buttercream frosting with chocolate layer cake or use for piping onto chocolate cupcakes for the ultimate treat.

Equipment

• Stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups (454 g) unsalted butter room temperature
• ▢ 1 cup (300 g) chocolate hazelnut spread
• ▢ 5 cups (600 g) powdered sugar
• ▢ 2 tsp (13 g) vanilla extract
• ▢ ½ tsp (3 g) salt
• ▢ ¼ cup (60 g) heavy cream

Instructions

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the room temperature unsalted butter for 5 minutes until light, pale, and creamy.
• Add the chocolate hazelnut spread and mix until well combined and smooth. Then, add in half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed until the sugar is combined with the butter. Add the remaining half of the powdered sugar and continue to mix on low speed until fully combined. 
• Add the vanilla extract and salt. While mixing on low speed, drizzle in the heavy cream. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Increase the mixer speed to medium and whip the buttercream for about 2 to 3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. To smooth out the buttercream and remove any air bubbles, mix the frosting on low speed for several minutes.

Notes

• Store the buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• To use, bring the buttercream to room temperature and rewhip for several minutes until it is smooth and creamy. 

Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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Courtney is a self-taught home baker and cookbook author of “Girls Just Wanna Bake Cupcakes”. She loves to create new and unique recipes while simultaneously listening to 80s music.

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