Dive into the rich world of chocolate with our Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes. This recipe will guide you in creating indulgent cupcakes infused with the irresistible flavor of Nutella, topped with a velvety dark chocolate buttercream. Each cupcake is crowned with a Ferrero Rocher chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed hazelnuts, making them not only a delight to taste but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for chocolate lovers and ideal for any special occasion or simply as a luxurious treat.
Ingredients:
- Chocolate Cupcakes:
- All-Purpose Flour: 100g
- Cocoa Powder: 40g
- Baking Powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Flavorless Oil: 110g
- Granulated Sugar: 50g
- Brown Sugar: 50g
- Large Egg (room temperature): 1
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy): 170g
- Nutella Hazelnut Spread (warmed): 50g
- Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- Unsalted Butter (room temperature): 215g
- Powdered Sugar: 90g
- Dark Chocolate (melted): 30g
- Toppings:
- Ferrero Rocher Chocolates: 8
- Crushed Hazelnuts
Instructions:
- Cupcake Preparation: Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a cupcake pan with liners. Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Whisk oil, sugars, and egg. Add half the flour mixture and half the milk, mixing after each addition. Repeat with the remaining halves. Fill liners ¾ full with batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool and hollow out a small hole in each for the Nutella.
- Filling: Fill each cupcake with warmed Nutella.
- Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar. Add melted chocolate, beating to a fluffy consistency. Transfer to a piping bag and decorate each cupcake.
- Finishing Touches: Top each cupcake with a Ferrero Rocher and sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts.
Enjoy these Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes, a perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and the rich flavor of hazelnuts, ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing at any gathering!