If you love Nutella, then you need to try this Nutella Frosting Recipe. You only need a few ingredients to make this creamy frosting for all your baked goods.
My kids love Nutella and can eat it by the spoonful. They love it when I make Nutella Dip, Nutella French Toast Recipe, Nutella Brownies and Nutella Mug Cake Recipe.
They now love when I make this chocolate hazelnut spread to topped on our easy dessert recipes. This frosting has the best creamy texture and full of hazelnuts flavor.
What's in this post: Nutella Frosting
Why Make This Recipe
Nutella buttercream frosting is made with 5 simple ingredients. It tastes amazing and is easy to make. The creamy, thick texture easily pipes on cupcakes, cookies, and even chocolate cake.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter softened
- Powdered Sugar
- Nutella
- Heavy Cream
- Pure Vanilla Extract
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Variations Ideas
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – To enhance the chocolate hazelnut flavor, you can add a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- Salt – Add a teaspoon of salt to offset the sweetness if you prefer.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy with a stand-up mixer or a handheld mixer.
Step 2 – Then add in the Nutella, heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Step 3 – Slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup at a time, until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
- Step 4 – Chill until ready to use, and then the frosting is ready to enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Frosting Consistency – If the frosting is too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar, and if the frosting is too thick, add more cream until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
- Combining Ingredients – Combine the ingredients with a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on low speed.
- Scrape the Sides – Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula to combine all the ingredients.
Serving Suggestions
Nutella frosting is great on chocolate cupcakes, on a layer cake, or make a cookie sandwich. The frosting is easy to pipe on any baked goods by using a piping bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
This Nutella Frosting freezes great. Place the frosting in freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use it, allow the frosting to thaw at room temperature. Then beat the frosting with an electric mixer to fluff it again, and then it is ready to use.
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Nutella Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 4-5 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
- ¾ cup Nutella
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy with a stand up mixer or a hand held mixer.
- Then add in the Nutella, heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup at a time, until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
- Chill until ready to use and then the frosting is ready to enjoy!
