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Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

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Soft chocolate cupcakes topped with a rich Nutella buttercream frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Frosting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 cupcakes
Calories 381
Author Annalise

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • cup hot coffee , see Note (160 ml)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (42 grams)
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (150 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup sour cream (150 grams)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)

For the frosting:

  • 4 cups powdered sugar , sifted (908 grams)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature (113 grams)
  • 13 oz jar Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread (370 grams)
  • ⅓-½ cup sour cream (75-113 grams)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the hot coffee and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Add the sour cream, and then add the vegetable oil. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the cocoa mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Fill the muffin cups ⅔ full. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the tops of the cupcakes bounce back when touched. Let cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool cool completely.

!To make the frosting:

  • Beat the powdered sugar, butter, Nutella and ⅓ cup of the sour cream on medium speed until smooth. Add more sour cream if necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency. Increase speed to high and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes as desired.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Note: Using coffee enhances the chocolate flavor in the cupcakes. If desired, you can substitute with hot water.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg