~24 servings/cupcakes in [ ] when doing a small ball/puff when using a plastic bag with tip cut off. The original recipe says to make way more than I would use on a cup cake. MFP
[150.5 g] - 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
[306 g] - 4 cups (460g) confectioners’ sugar
[150 g] - 3/4 cup (225g) Nutella
[53 ml] - 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream or whole milk
[1 tsp] - cocoa powder (Matt added)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch salt
In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stop the mixer and add confectioners’ sugar, Nutella, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium-high speed and beat for 2 full minutes. Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet. (I always add 1/8 teaspoon salt.)
Use immediately or cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing, thaw in the refrigerator then beat the frosting on medium speed for a few seconds so it’s creamy again. After thawing or refrigerating, beating in a splash of heavy cream or milk will help thin the frosting out again, if needed.
Notes
Optional Piping Tips: Two of my favorite piping tips are the Wilton 1M tip and the Wilton #12 round tip. Both are used in the photos above. If piping the frosting, you’ll also need a piping bag (reusable or disposable).
Quantity: This recipe is enough for 12-16 cupcakes, a thin layer on a 9×13 inch quarter sheet cake, or a 2 layer cake. For a 3 layer cake, I recommend 1.5x the recipe to ensure you have enough for each layer.
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