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Nutella buttercream is bold, rich, and so smooth it practically pipes itself. You get deep chocolate flavor, that classic hazelnut kick, and a texture that walks the line between cloud and fudge. Whether you’re frosting cupcakes or layering cakes, this one earns its spot in the rotation.
This rich, chocolate hazelnut icing is the silky masterpiece that turns any dessert into the main event. If you’re a fan of cookie spread frostings, you’ll want to try our Biscoff buttercream next.
Here is Why This Nutella Frosting Recipe Works
Double Duty Deliciousness: This Nutella buttercream isn’t just frosting; it moonlights as a perfect cake filling, with a rich, silky texture that layers like a dream.
Chocolate Hazelnut Heaven: The Nutella base gives it an unbeatable flavor; sweet, nutty, and just the right amount of chocolatey goodness.
Easy to Whip Up: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe doesn’t require a pastry degree, just a sweet tooth.
Stable Yet Smooth: It’s thick enough to hold its shape in a layer cake but still creamy enough to spread like butter (literally).
If you like this recipe, try our vanilla filling for cake or our biscoff buttercream frosting recipe.
Recipe Tips
Start with softened butter. Room-temperature butter blends more easily with the Nutella for a smooth, creamy texture.
Check your Nutella. If it’s dry or clumpy from sitting on the shelf, whip it for several minutes to break up the lumps.
To avoid an overly runny frosting, mix in the cream 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl to ensure everything is evenly blended.
For piping, keep the consistency thicker; for spreading, add a bit more cream to make the frosting smoother.
If you have leftover nutella, make our no bake nutella bars.
Ways to Use Nutella Filling and Buttercream
You can use this recipe as a frosting for cakes and cupcakes, as a cake filling, or a dessert board dip. Here are some ideas.
- Use it as a cake filling for our Chocolate cake with cream cheese filling.
- Spread it on Banana cake.
- Make sandwiches with chocolate cookies or soft sugar cookies.
- Add it to a dessert tray with chocolate-covered strawberries and pastries.
Nutella Frosting and Filling
Nutella buttercream is rich, creamy, and endlessly useful. Keep this one in your back pocket for birthdays, cravings, or just because.
Want a frosting that’s rich but not too sweet? Cream cheese buttercream hits that balance with a smooth, tangy finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups Nutella
- 4 cups powdered sugar, 452 grams
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 8 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the butter in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Add the Nutella and beat until combined.
- Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat on slow speed until just combined then increase the speed to medium and beat 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add the cream 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Make sure you beat the cream in well and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Store in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. If it doesn’t look as light and fluffy after it thaws out, you can whip it for a couple of minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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