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Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

Chocolate and Hazelnut combine to make Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes! Sweet and nutty with an irresistible Nutella frosting, these are a must try dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 677 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cupcakes
  • 12 chocolate cupcakes
For the Frosting
  • 1 ½ cups butter softened
  • ½ cup Nutella
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
For Toppings
  • 1 cup crushed hazelnuts
  • 12 Ferrero Rocher chocolates

Instructions

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  1. Bake and Cool chocolate cupcakes.
  2. Frosting: 
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, Add the butter and Nutella. Beat until nice and smooth. About 2-3 minutes. 
  4. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, combining after each addition. 
  5. Last, add in the vanilla and heavy cream and mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes until you get a nice “whipped” consistency. 
  6. Assembly: 
  7. Add the buttercream into a piping bag with a detachable tip (or divide the buttercream evenly between two bags. One with a round, and one with a large star tip. I used a Wilton 1M star and 2A round tip) 
  8. With the round tip, pipe a generous circle of frosting on top of the cupcake and gently press into the crushed hazelnuts. Knock off any access hazelnuts. 
  9. With the star tip, pipe a swirl of frosting on top of the hazelnuts and top with a Ferrero Rocher chocolate. 
  10. Continue with all the cupcakes. 
  11. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. 

Notes

  • Chocolate Cupcakes. Use a 1/2 batch of my perfect chocolate cupcake recipe. Or double the topping and make 24 cupcakes. Or use devil's food cake mix cupcakes!
  • For delicious results, use my homemade vanilla extract recipe!
  • Best frosting tips. Spoon the frosting into a disposable bag. Slide that bag into a second disposable bag fitted with a round tip. Then when it's time to use the star tip, just slide the frosting bag out, change out the tip (on the second bag), and voila! Easy peasy.
  • Storing. Keep the Ferrero Rocher cupcakes in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cupcake Calories 677kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 54g (108%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 677

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cupcake
Calories 677kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 389mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 54g 108%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.