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Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes
These Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes are magical; they essentially frost themselves up. No need to fuss over a separate frosting for these Nutella cupcakes. These baby cakes are tender, easy to make, and even taste like magic.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup salted butter softened but not melty
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp table salt
- ½ cup original Nutella
- Optional: your choice of sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F, with rack on lower middle position. Lightly grease muffin tin (or use liners.) In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or use electric mixer,) cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 min. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth and combined.
- In another bowl, gently hand-whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Use wooden spatula to gently stir in the flour mixture with the butter mixture, just until mixture is combined - don't over mix.
- Fill each prepared muffin tin a little less than two-thirds full. (Be sure to leave some space at the tops of muffin tin, as the cupcakes will expand quite a bit.) Add 1 heaping teaspoon of Nutella on top of each cupcake and use a toothpick dip into the batter and swirl.
- Bake 15-20 min, or just until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few tender crumbs attached (not fully clean.) Immediately sprinkle with your choice of sprinkles, if desired. Let cool on wire rack and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.