5 from 20 votes
Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Mascarpone Frosting
Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Mascarpone Frosting are rich cocoa-spiced cupcakes topped with a thick, creamy frosting combining mascarpone cheese, Nutella, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. The cupcakes have a moist crumb with a cocoa aroma, while the frosting provides a smooth, chocolate-hazelnut finish chilled for a firmer texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
cupcakes
Calories:
575 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 110 grams total, 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk I use 2 %, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use corn oil or sunflower)
- 1/2 cup water boiling
NUTELLA FROSTING
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons Nutella
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar icing
- 3/4 cup heavy cream also known as whipping cream or whole cream
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), place 6 cupcake sleeves in a 6 tin muffin pan.
Cup of Yum
NUTELLA FROSTING
- Make the frosting first, in a large bowl add the mascarpone, Nutella, sugar and cream, beat until very thick. Refrigerate for one hour. (while cupcakes are baking and cooling).
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
- In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then add the egg, milk, vanilla and oil beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the boiling water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula (do not beat) to combine. Pour into prepared cupcake pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes (check with a toothpick for doneness). Let cool completely before frosting. Enjoy!
Notes
- Remove ingredients from the fridge 45-60 minutes before use to reach room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- If your kitchen is cool, allowing ingredients to sit out for a couple of hours is acceptable.
Nutrition Information
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
207mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
1040IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.