Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting

A recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting! This thick and creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting is perfect for pairing with a variety of cupcakes.

Today, Tara’s Multicultural Table turns five years old and I am celebrating with these Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Cupcakes. Thank you all so much for your support!

This homemade frosting comes together with only five ingredients and about 15 minutes. Simply beat together softened butter and chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth and creamy, then blend in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.

The result is a rich and fluffy frosting packed with chocolate hazelnut flavor and perfect for pairing with a variety of cupcakes. I especially love to use them as a topping for these Funfetti Cupcakes and Brownie Cupcakes.

A Few Tips

Make sure the butter is softened completely to room temperature before beating with the chocolate hazelnut spread.

If preparing this frosting with a natural chocolate hazelnut spread, stir well before using to completely blend back together any separated oil.

For a more smooth and creamy texture, sift the powdered sugar.

Add just enough milk to the Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting to make a light and fluffy texture. If it is too wet, add a little more powdered sugar. If too thick, add a splash more milk at a time.

For best results, use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a hand mixer. Wipe down the sides of the bowl as needed while beating to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.

Allow the desired cupcakes to cool completely to room temperature before topping with the frosting. Otherwise, the buttercream will melt and soak into the cake.

Once topped with the frosting, the cupcakes are best served within a couple of hours or refrigerated in an airtight container.

This recipe is enough for about 12 cupcakes. The exact amount will depend on how much frosting you like to pipe or spread over the top. It can easily be doubled.

Looking for more chocolate hazelnut recipes?

Try my:

• Chocolate Hazelnut Latte
• Baked Chocolate Hazelnut Doughnuts
• Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Cups

This recipe was originally posted in October 2017 and updated in February 2023.

Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Adapted from 52 Kitchen Adventures

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Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting

A recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting! This thick and creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting is perfect for pairing with a variety of cupcakes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine N/A

Keyword buttercream, chocolate, dessert, hazelnut, nutella

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

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Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
• 1 cup (275 grams) chocolate hazelnut spread room temperature
• 3 cups (375 grams) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-4 tablespoons (30-60 milliliters) milk

Instructions

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or a large bowl, beat the butter and chocolate hazelnut spread until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract.
• Slowly add the milk to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
• Transfer to a piping bag fitted with desired tip and pipe onto cooled, room temperature cupcakes.