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Whipped Nutella Frosting

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  • Author: Cookies & Cups
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 batch 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Whipped Nutella Frosting is so creamy and smooth, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon! This easy frosting recipe is fantastic for both cakes and cupcakes. Once you make this hazelnut frosting, you won’t want to try any other recipes!


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (like Nutella)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment beat the butter and Nutella together for 2 minutes until combined and creamy, scraping sides as necessary.
  2. Turn mixer to low and add in the powdered sugar, vanilla and heavy cream.
  3. Once the powdered sugar is mixed in turn mixer back up to medium high and whip for 2 more minutes until creamy and fluffy, again, scraping sides as needed.
  4. Spread or pipe on top cake or cupcakes.

Notes

Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze up to a month.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 189
  • Sugar: 17.7 g
  • Sodium: 93.2 mg
  • Fat: 13.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.2 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.3 mg
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