How do I bake decadent nutella-filled cupcakes with hazelnut crunch?

Indulge in a chocolate-hazelnut paradise with our Nutella-filled cupcakes! The delightful combination of creamy Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts will leave you craving more.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake decadent Nutella-filled cupcakes with hazelnut crunch. Items include: Flour Cocoa powder Baking powder Salt Butter Sugar Eggs Milk Nutella Hazelnuts (crushed) Brown sugar

Flour 1 and 1/2 cups
Cocoa powder 1/2 cup
Baking powder 1 and 1/4 teaspoons
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Butter 1/2 cup (unsalted, melted)
Sugar 1 cup
Eggs 2 large
Milk 3/4 cup
Nutella 1/2 cup
Hazelnuts (crushed) 1/4 cup
Brown sugar 1/4 cup

Take note
Please be careful when handling hot ingredients and sharp utensils. And remember, these cupcakes are absolutely addictive!

1

Prepare the Cupcake Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

2

Fill the Cupcake Liners

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Fill each liner halfway with the batter. Now, for the delicious surprise - grab a teaspoon of Nutella and drop it into the center of each cupcake. Top it off with another spoonful of batter to cover the Nutella.

3

Make the Hazelnut Crunch

In a small bowl, mix crushed hazelnuts, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle this crunchy mixture on top of each cupcake, gently pressing it into the batter.

4

Bake and Cool the Cupcakes

Pop the filled cupcake tin into a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean. Once baked, transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely before frosting.

5

Frost and Enjoy!

Now comes the fun part - frost the cooled cupcakes with a generous dollop of Nutella. You can use a piping bag or simply spread it on with a knife. If you're feeling extra fancy, add some hazelnut spread swirls on top. Finally, take a bite and savor the heavenly combination of Nutella, hazelnuts, and moist chocolate cupcake!