Nutella Buttercream Frosting

By Nicky

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons Nutella
• 3 3/4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons heavy cream

Details

Adapted from cookingclassy.com

Preparation

Step 1

Frosting:
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy, about 5 - 6 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl. Add in Nutella and cocoa powder and whip 2 minutes longer. Mix in vanilla. Add powdered sugar and blend on low speed until combined, then add in cream and whip on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes longer. To reach desired consistency, add more powdered sugar if frosting is not thick enough or more cream if you prefer a thinner consistency.