Milk Chocolate Nutella Frosting
This rich and creamy milk chocolate Nutella frosting is sophisticated enough for adults but perfectly sweet and delicious for kids. Pair it with your favorite cake or cupcake recipe!
This amount of frosting will be enough to frost 16 cupcakes, a sheet cake, and a 6-inch or an 8-inch layer cake.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups (300g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, or more as needed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 200 g (7 oz.) milk chocolate, melted and cooled*
- ½ cup (160g) Nutella
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate until combined. Add Nutella and heavy cream, and beat until combined and frosting is smooth and fluffy. Add more powdered sugar if needed, until frosting is spreadable.
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Use immediately or store in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature and whisk until smooth.
Recipe Notes
* I recommend using a good quality milk chocolate because you can really taste a difference in the frosting. However, any milk chocolate bars or chips will work.