Nutella Cupcakes

By MooK

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes:
• 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup (110gr)honey or light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground coffee
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup Nutella
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch of salt
• Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 oz Nutella

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350F. Place 12 muffin liners inside a muffin pan and lightly brush with melted butter (or cooking spray).
In an electric mixer, whip the butter and honey until fluffy at medium speed, 2-3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add the coffee, milk and Nutella. Still on low, add the eggs, one at time and scraping the bowl after each addition. In a separate bowl, mix together the flours, cornstarch, baking soda and salt and slowly fold this in with the butter - Nutella mixture until the mixture is smooth. Divide evenly among the muffin liners and bake 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting or enjoy warm without.

Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting:

In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Sift the powdered sugar over the bowl and whisk for a few seconds. Add the Nutella and mix until completely incorporated.