Nutella Buttercream Frosting Recipe

4.54 from 259 ratings

You will love this super easy and deliciously creamy Nutella Buttercream Frosting recipe! It’s perfect for frosting or piping onto cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, or whatever your heart desires! There’s a dairy free and vegan option too!

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 12

By: Sharon Lachendro

Print Pin

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup Nutella
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2-4 Tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Beat together the butter, Nutella and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a handheld mixer). Beat at medium speed for two minutes.
Scrape down the bowl and add the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat on medium speed for an additional minute. Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, cakes, or brownies.

Notes

This recipe can be halved for smaller recipes, like my Chocolate Cupcakes for Two or my Mini Chocolate Layer Cake.
For dairy free, use vegan/dairy free chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutiva Chocolate Hazelnut Spread), 1/4 cup Nutiva Shortening, 1/4 cup soy free vegan butter, and coconut milk.