Nutella Cloud Frosting

By mitzzy

I figured if there’s anything that speaks to a gaggle of girls, it’s chocolate and sprinkles–lots of chocolate and sprinkles. You know, one thing I’ve learned over the past few years, is that sometimes keeping things classic and decadent can be as much of a crowd-pleaser as super-fancy, fondant-covered treats

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsalted butter (227 grams/8 ounces/2 sticks), softened, but cool
• 1 1/2 cups (190 grams/7 ounces) icing sugar (confectioners’ or powdered)
• 2 teaspoons (10 mL) pure vanilla extract (I use Nielsen-Massey)
• 3/4 cup (125 grams/4 ounces) premium bittersweet chocolate (I use Callebaut Callets) chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
• 1/3 cup (100 grams/3.5 ounces) Nutella
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) milk
• pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine the icing sugar and butter and beat on low speed (I use #2 on my KitchenAid mixer) for about 1 minute.

2. Add vanilla, and beat on low speed until well combined. Add the melted and slightly cooled chocolate and beat on medium speed (I use #4 on my KitchenAid mixer) until smooth (about 2 minutes).

3. Add the Nutella, milk and pinch of salt, and beat on med-high speed for another minute.

4. Brace yourself.