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Nutella Brownie Cupcakes
These Nutella Brownie Cupcakes are a quick and easy dessert with a fudgy texture and layers of Nutella flavor. With just three ingredients in the brownie base and a simple decorating process, they’re perfect for small-batch baking. Try them the next time you need a quick chocolate fix!
Servings 6
Calories 629kcal
INGREDIENTS
Brownies
- 1 cup (1 cup) Nutella or hazelnut spread
- ¾ cup (¾ cup) all-purpose flour plain flour
- 2 eggs large
Decoration
- ½ batch No-Grit Nutella Buttercream freeze leftovers
- ½ batch Nutella Ganache freeze leftovers
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Nutella warmed 10 seconds in microwave
- ½ tablespoon (½ tablespoon) powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease six holes of a cupcake tray.
- Add Nutella, flour, and eggs to a mixing bowl. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to mix until no visible flour remains. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop the batter into the greased cupcake pan holes. You can also use a lined cupcake tray if preferred.
- Tap the tray on the counter to settle the batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes. Overbaking will dry out the brownies.
- Remove the tray from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before removing.
Decorating
- Fill two piping bags fitted with a plain piping tips with Nutella buttercream and Nutella ganache.
- Pipe blobs of each onto the cupcakes. Alternatively, spoon or scoop the toppings on.
- Drizzle with warmed Nutella.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.
NOTES
Mix Gently – Overmixing makes brownies dense instead of fudgy. Stir until just combined.
Watch the Bake Time – Brownies should be soft in the middle but set. Check at 20 minutes.
Cool in the Pan – Removing them too soon can cause them to break apart.
Use Leftover Buttercream – Freeze any extra Nutella buttercream and ganache for later.
Add a Pinch of Salt – A small amount of salt enhances the chocolate flavor.
Watch the Bake Time – Brownies should be soft in the middle but set. Check at 20 minutes.
Cool in the Pan – Removing them too soon can cause them to break apart.
Use Leftover Buttercream – Freeze any extra Nutella buttercream and ganache for later.
Add a Pinch of Salt – A small amount of salt enhances the chocolate flavor.
NUTRITION
Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
