Nutella Buttercream Frosting
Rich, velvety smooth Nutella buttercream frosting for your cakes and cupcakes!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1648kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups (2 ½ sticks, 283 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (283 g) powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup nutella
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment cream the butter until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. 1 ¼ cups (2 ½ sticks, 283 g) unsalted butter, softened
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until totally incorporated, increase the speed and then beat until smooth. 2 ½ cups (283 g) powdered sugar
- Mix in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Beat to combine. ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- Add Nutella and beat until smooth and combined. 1 cup nutella
- Use immediately or store for up to 4 days in the fridge covered. Re-whip if necessary before using.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day if your kitchen is cool.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let it come to room temperature before re-whipping to use.
- Freezer: Freeze Nutella buttercream for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, bring to room temperature, and re-whip for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 1648kcal | Carbohydrates: 163g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 110g | Saturated Fat: 79g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 152g | Vitamin A: 2514IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 4mg