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Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

5 from 1 vote
These indulgent Nutella Bueno Cupcakes combine a rich chocolate sponge with creamy Nutella buttercream, topped with crispy Kinder Bueno pieces for the ultimate treat. Perfect for any occasion, they bring together delicious hazelnut-chocolate flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Sponge
  • 175 g Butter (or Baking Spread), softened, unsalted
  • 175 g Caster Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 150 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 25 g Cocoa Powder
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder
For the Buttercream
  • 150 g Butter (or Baking Spread), softened, unsalted
  • 300 g Icing Sugar
  • 200 g Nutella
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk Adjust as needed
For the Decoration
  • 12 pieces Kinder Bueno Pieces For decoration
  • Optional to taste Chocolate Sprinkles

Method
 

For the Cupcake Sponge
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line a cupcake tin with 12 cupcake cases.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until smooth and fluffy. This will take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift in the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Fold gently to combine, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake cases, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
For the Buttercream
  1. For the buttercream, beat the softened butter on its own for about 2-3 minutes until it’s smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the icing sugar in small batches, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the Nutella and milk, and continue mixing until the buttercream is smooth and fluffy.
  3. If the buttercream is too thick, add a little more milk to achieve the desired consistency.
For the Decoration
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the buttercream onto each cupcake.
  2. Top each cupcake with a piece of Kinder Bueno and a few chocolate sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • Adjust the milk in the buttercream based on your desired consistency.