Nutella Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting

Nutella was created during World War II when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his limited supply of cocoa.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Nutella Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Nutella
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ³⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Caramel sauce
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Nutella and unsalted butter together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the melted Nutella mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until well combined.
5. In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and milk to make the frosting.
12. Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the caramel frosting.
13. Optional: drizzle additional caramel sauce on top for extra flavor.
14. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.