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Nutella Stuffed Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17-19 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes + cooling time
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Nutella-filled chocolate cupcakes are moist, rich, and topped with luscious strawberry buttercream. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or anytime you crave a decadent treat!


Ingredients

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  1. For the Cupcakes:

    • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

    • 2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

    • 1 1/2 cups hot water

    • 4 tsp espresso powder

    • 1 1/2 cups cake flour

    • 1 1/2 cups sugar

    • 1 tsp salt

    • 1 tsp baking soda

    • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil

    • 4 large eggs, room temperature

    • 4 tsp white vinegar

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    • 2/3 cup Nutella

    For the Strawberry Buttercream:

    • 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    • 2/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

    • 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted


Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chopped chocolate and cocoa powder.

  2. In a measuring cup, mix hot water and espresso powder, then pour over the chocolate mixture. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let it cool.

  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

  5. Whisk oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth.

  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.

  7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

  8. Bake for 17-19 minutes, or until cupcakes are set and firm when lightly pressed.

  9. Let the cupcakes cool completely, then use an apple corer or paring knife to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill with 1 heaping tablespoon of Nutella.

For the Strawberry Buttercream:

 

  1. In a stand mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy.

  2. Add vanilla extract and strawberry jam, mixing well.

  3. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed until smooth.

  4. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip and frost the cooled cupcakes.


Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality semisweet chocolate in the cupcakes.

  • If the strawberry buttercream is too thick, add a little milk or cream to adjust the consistency.

 

  • These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg