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Creamy Nutella Buttercream Frosting: Decorate any cake or cupcake with this creamy Nutella buttercream frosting and turn your dessert into an exquisite and decadent masterpiece. | aheadofthyme.com

Creamy Nutella Buttercream Frosting


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  • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1/2 cups (enough for a this three-layer cake or for 30 cupcakes)

Description

Decorate any cake or cupcake with this creamy Nutella buttercream frosting and turn your dessert into an exquisite and decadent masterpiece.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Nutella
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 and 1/2 cups Confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl using an electronic hand mixer or a stand mixer. Beat on medium for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in the Nutella and vanilla extract and continue to beat.
  3. Gradually add in the Confectioners’ sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add some milk or cream. If it is too think, add some more Confectioners’ sugar.
  • Prep Time: 8 mins
  • Category: Dessert