Nutella Buttercream Frosting
Description
Delicious buttercream frosting flavored with Nutella; with a rich chocolate-hazelnut taste. Perfect for frosting chocolate cakes or cupcakes.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
Directions
1
Combine butter and chocolate-hazelnut spread in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium.
2
Gradually add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. After every 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, raise the speed of the mixer to high and beat for 10 to 20 seconds.
3
Add cream, hazelnut extract, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.