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    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    16/07/2017 by thebakingexplorer 47 Comments

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    You are probably familiar with the deliciousness of Nutella, and the world of epic dessert possibilities that have been created using this yummy spread. Whilst I wouldn't turn any of these down, I have to say my favourite way to enjoy Nutella is simply in buttercream form on top of a light sponge. These Nutella Bueno Cupcakes deliver on both fronts and there's also the extra treat of a mini Bueno piece on top. The cake sponge is lovely and light, with delicious chocolate flavour. The Nutella buttercream is silky, creamy and has an intense Nutella flavour! I've made these cupcakes many times for bake sales and they always sell out!

    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    The photos for this post were updated in March 2021.

    How to make Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    Mix the butter and caster sugar together. Then add the eggs and whisked them in, then mix in the cocoa powder and self raising flour.

    Divide the mixture between the cupcake cases, and bake for 20 minutes.

    To make the Nutella buttercream, mix together the butter and icing sugar until smooth, then mix in the Nutella and the milk. Put it into a piping bag fitted with a nozzle of your choice and pipe it onto the cupcakes. Top them with mini Bueno pieces and chocolate strand sprinkles.

    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    Do you have to use self raising flour for this recipe?

    No, if you can't find self raising flour or don't have it available where you live, you can use plain/all-purpose flour along with 1 ½ tsp baking powder. Measure the baking powder using a proper measuring teaspoon (not the kind you stir your coffee with).

    How long do the Nutella Bueno Cupcakes keep for and can they be frozen?

    The cupcakes will keep in an airtight container for 3 days in a cool place. You can freeze the sponges either alone, or decorated (but do not freeze the Kinder Bueno pieces or sprinkles). Once the sponges are fully cool, wrap them well with cling film or put them in an airtight container. You can freeze the buttercream on it’s own in a tub, or you can decorate the cupcakes and freeze them assembled.

    To do this and avoid damage to the decoration, freeze them in an airtight container. Or let them freeze solid on a board or plate, then wrap in cling film. Remove the cling film when you take them out to defrost it, if you don’t it could damage the decoration as it defrosts and softens.

    Can this recipe be made into a large cake?

    Yes! Have a look at my Nutella Cake recipe for ingredient amounts and instructions.

    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • Cupcake tin
    • Electric hand mixer
    • Piping bags
    • Cooling rack
    • Nutella spread
    • Kinder Bueno
    • Jem 1E Piping nozzle
    • Brown cupcake cases

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

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    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    Nutella Bueno Cupcakes

    Chocolate cupcakes topped with Nutella buttercream and a Kinder Bueno piece
    5 from 13 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Cupcake
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the sponge

    • 175 g Butter
    • 175 g Caster sugar
    • 3 Eggs large
    • 150 g Self raising flour
    • 25 g Cocoa powder
    • ¼ tsp Baking powder

    For the buttercream

    • 150 g Butter
    • 300 g Icing sugar
    • 200 g Nutella
    • 1 tbsp Milk

    For the decoration

    • 12 Kinder Bueno Mini Pieces
    • Chocolate sprinkles
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 180C/160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a muffin tray with cupcake cases
    • To make the cupcake sponges, start by creaming together the butter and caster sugar
    • Add the eggs and whisk them in one at a time, then whisk in the cocoa powder, baking powder and self raising flour
    • Divide the mixture between the 12 cupcake cases
    • Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean
    • To make the Nutella buttercream mix together the butter and icing sugar until smooth, then mix in the Nutella and the milk. Put it into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe it onto the cupcakes, or spread on with a spoon
    • Top them with mini Bueno pieces and chocolate strand sprinkles
    • Store in an airtight container in a cool place, eat leftovers within 3 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Cupcake recipes!

    NB. This post is NOT sponsored by Nutella – I just love their product!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wendy

      July 17, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      These cupcakes look like they are dressed for a party! So pretty!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

        Thanks Wendy!

        Reply
      • Cake queen

        September 07, 2021 at 6:42 pm

        5 stars
        This was amazing! Everyone loved the Nutella icing especially

        Reply
      • Natalie

        September 19, 2022 at 5:20 am

        Would there be any way to fill them with some nutella inside before frosting them?

        Reply
    2. Monika Dabrowski

      July 17, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      These look super scrumptious! Stumbled:)

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 19, 2017 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks so much Monika!

        Reply
    3. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder

      July 17, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      Love the look of those and that Nutella buttercream looks so light and chocolatey. Proper drooling now! 🙂 x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 19, 2017 at 3:04 pm

        Thanks Jo! Nutella buttercream is drool worthy stuff!

        Reply
    4. Vicky | The Flourishing Pantry

      July 18, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Wow these look so delicious! Maybe something for my little sister's birthday party....

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 19, 2017 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks Vicky! I hope they are a hit at the party!

        Reply
    5. jenny paulin

      July 18, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      wowsers these look so good Kat . Full of such delicious flavours and chocolate and yumminess! Yep, I would happily scoff a few of these please!!! 😉
      Thank you for linking to #Bakeoftheweek x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 19, 2017 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks so much Jenny! They are a chocolate and Nutella lovers yummy dream!

        Reply
    6. Jacqui Bellefontaine

      July 20, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Ive been dreaming about these beauties ever since i first saw them. They look amazing and I really want to make them and will do just as soon as ive caight up after a few days before. My only regret is you didnt post them a week earlier I would have made them for my sons birthday.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 24, 2017 at 11:19 am

        Sorry they weren't in time for his birthday, there's always next year, but it doesn't sound like you'll be waiting that long! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kate - gluten free alchemist

      July 20, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      I am always so impressed with your piping and decoration Kat. So neat and pretty and always makes me want to reach in and grab..... Nutella icing is a perfect topping. Sounds delish xx

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 24, 2017 at 11:19 am

        Thanks so much Kate, that's so nice of you to say!

        Reply
    8. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain

      July 22, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      Can you believe I've never used let alone tasted Nutella!! Given how you describe it I know I need to get some and include it in a bake - they look absolutely gorgeous Kat 🙂
      Angela x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 24, 2017 at 11:21 am

        Angela, I'm shocked! Get yourself to the shops immediately! 😀

        Reply
    9. Claire Thomas

      July 24, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Pretty as a picture as always. That icing looks like it will taste amazing!
      #TreatPetite

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        August 07, 2017 at 10:37 am

        It really does Claire, it's my favourite icing!

        Reply
      • Aisha Ilyas

        May 03, 2022 at 4:28 am

        5 stars
        Absolutely delicious cupcakes!! Super mosit with a perfect smooth and fluffy buttercream. My whole family LOVED them so much. Thank you so much Kat for this amazing recipe.

        Reply
        • thebakingexplorer

          May 06, 2022 at 11:09 pm

          This makes me so happy to hear, thank you for letting me know!!

          Reply
    10. Choclette

      July 30, 2017 at 11:53 am

      You are good making these for a bake sale. They look absolutely gorgeous as always. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa.

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        August 07, 2017 at 10:38 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    11. HM

      September 15, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love your receipt! May i know how can i make a more moist sponge? Should i add more egg?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 15, 2018 at 8:14 pm

        Add 1 tsbp milk to the batter, hope that helps!

        Reply
    12. The baker man

      September 20, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      I bake to cure sadness and honestly this frustrated me so much. Because I had to use every ounce of willpower not to eat the bowl of icing. Absolutely beautiful recipe

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 24, 2018 at 10:08 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    13. Michelle Roy

      April 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Ohh my goodness these look amazing. I can't wait to try them! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Kelly

      December 04, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      They look absolutely delicious! Is it possible to put a piece of the bueno inside the cupcake?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 04, 2019 at 3:09 pm

        Hi, thank you! I've never tried it, but I would recommend freezing them first otherwise they will just melt and potentially disintegrate. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
        • Kelly

          December 08, 2019 at 9:54 pm

          Thanks for the advise! They did not look as great as your cupcakes but i think i managed quite well. I froze them, as you recommended, and the piece of bueno was still intact. The biscuit of the bueno was a little bit soggy but still tasted good.

          Reply
    15. Mona

      October 20, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Apparently the best cupcakes I have made - thanks for the recipe!!

      If I wanted to make gluten free ones, is it just a matter of swapping out the SF flour for GF flour?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        October 20, 2020 at 9:23 pm

        Hi Mona, yes you should just be able to swap out the flour. Check the packet of the GF flour you use, sometimes they suggest adding 1-2 tbsp milk extra. I'm so happy you liked the cupcakes!!

        Reply
    16. Zoe

      November 22, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      Is this salted or unsalted butter? Thanks

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        November 22, 2020 at 9:33 pm

        I always use unsalted for baking 🙂

        Reply
    17. Tasha

      December 03, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Soo tasty! I made these for my mother in law and she now is making them off your website!

      Reply
    18. Zara

      December 31, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      I've lost count how many times I have made these cupcakes and they've come out perfect every time. The perfect amount of chocolatey nutella goodness!!

      Reply
    19. Claire

      January 23, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my little boy and they were a hit with the whole family. I'm not usually a fan of Bueno but I'm a convert. Another fab recipe!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 23, 2021 at 11:11 pm

        So glad you all liked them Claire!

        Reply
    20. Tara

      February 27, 2021 at 10:15 am

      Hi, are you able to make these in batches of 6? Is there anything you need to change or is it literally just halving everything? Was just wondering about the eggs and how that would work.
      Thanks 😊
      Tara

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 27, 2021 at 1:42 pm

        Hi Tara, because of the eggs you'd only be able to split the recipe into either 4, 8 or 12 cupcakes. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    21. Céline

      March 23, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Bonjour,
      1 cuillère à café et demi de levure correspond à combien de grammes environ? Car je n’ai pas de cuillère adaptée.
      Merci d’avance!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 24, 2021 at 9:23 am

        Bonjour, cette recette ne contient pas de levure, sur quelle recette est votre question?

        Reply
    22. Sumayyah

      April 09, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made these a few days ago and oh my! They tasted and smelled AMAZING I love Nutella and this was just the best recipe for me. Everyone commented and how delicious they were. Thank you for such great recipes for little piggies like me who would rather eat cake than dinner lol

      Reply
    23. Donna

      December 20, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      OMG I made these for the first time today. They are sooo very yummy!
      I found the frosting measurements way too much for only 12 cupcakes. So put left over frosting in an airtight container & refrigerated. Because I know my family will want more very soon!😋😍

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 20, 2021 at 2:51 pm

        I'm so pleased you liked them Donna! I am quite generous with my frosting, sorry you found it too much, hopefully it'll save you making more for the second batch of cupcakes 😀

        Reply

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