Description
This Nutella Cake Filling recipe is a quick and delicious way to add a rich, creamy, and chocolate-hazelnut twist to your cakes and cupcakes. Made with simple ingredients like Nutella, butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, this filling is smooth, fluffy, and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes. Perfect for layering or frosting, it enhances any baked dessert with its luscious flavor and velvety texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk, for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, providing a fluffy base for the filling.
- Add Nutella: Add the Nutella to the creamed butter and mix until well combined and fluffy, ensuring the chocolate-hazelnut flavor is evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Sugar and Cream: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated to maintain smoothness. Pour in the heavy cream (or milk) and mix until smooth. Adjust the amount of cream to reach your desired consistency. If using, add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Use or Store: Use the Nutella filling immediately to layer or frost your cakes or cupcakes. If not using right away, store the filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Re-whip before using if it becomes too firm.
Notes
- For a lighter consistency, substitute milk for heavy cream.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust the powdered sugar amount to achieve your preferred level of sweetness.
- If stored in the refrigerator, re-whip the filling before use to restore its fluffiness.
- This filling works well not only for cakes but also for cupcakes, pastries, and sandwiching cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cake Filling
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Nutella filling, chocolate hazelnut filling, cake filling, Nutella frosting, easy cake filling, no bake filling, dessert filling
