Nutella Bueno Cupcakes
Makes: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
✨ Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee
12 tsp Nutella (to stuff inside)
For the Nutella Buttercream
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
1/2 cup (150g) Nutella
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Pinch of salt
For Topping
Kinder Bueno pieces
Chocolate drizzle (optional)
Extra Nutella (optional core or drizzle)
🧁 Instructions
1. Make the Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, then slowly add the hot water or coffee—mix until batter is smooth.
Fill cupcake liners halfway, add 1 tsp Nutella into the center, then top with more batter (about 3/4 full).
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted (away from the Nutella center) comes out clean.
Let cool completely.
2. Make the Nutella Buttercream
Beat butter for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar in batches, beating after each addition.
Mix in Nutella, salt, and cream—beat until light and fluffy. Add more cream for softer texture.
3. Assemble & Decorate
Pipe Nutella buttercream on top of cooled cupcakes using a piping bag (star tip looks great).
Garnish with a piece of Kinder Bueno, and drizzle melted chocolate or Nutella if desired.
Optional: Core the cupcakes and fill with extra Nutella for a gooey surprise.
😍 Tips
Chill Nutella slightly before adding to the batter to make stuffing easier.
For extra crunch, add crushed hazelnuts or Kinder Bueno inside the batter or on top.