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Home » Popular » Cakes & Cupcakes » Chocolate Cupcakes with a Nutella Mascarpone Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with a Nutella Mascarpone Frosting

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published October 28, 2018 By Rosemary 16 Comments

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Who doesn’t love Chocolate Cupcakes especially topped with a creamy Mascarpone and Nutella Frosting. Everyone will love these, perfect for a Party or Family get together.

chocolate cupcakes on mini standsChocolate Cupcakes

Happy Chocolate Day everyone, so to celebrate I made my favourite chocolate cake recipe into cupcakes and topped it with a creamy Nutella and Mascarpone frosting.

Awhile back I made Homemade Mascarpone, so naturally I made a few recipes with it. I shared my Pancetta and Mascarpone Pasta a few months ago and today it’s time for Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Mascarpone Frosting!

chocolate cupcakes how to make batter, before baking and frosting in a bowl

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the egg, milk, vanilla and oil beat for two minutes.
  • Then stir in the boiling water (do not beat).
  • Pour into prepared cupcake pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes.

This Chocolate Cake recipe I got quite a while ago from my cousin and it’s now the only one I use. It’s makes a delicious moist cake that everyone enjoys.

If you have never used mascarpone in a frosting recipe before, it’s definitely a must try. It’s creamy and rich and the addition of a little Nutella is perfect.

chocolate cupcake on a pink stand

More Delicious Chocolate Recipes you may enjoy!

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Double Chocolate Mousse Cake

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So why not celebrate Sunday and Chocolate day with a Yummy Chocolate Cupcake topped with a Creamy Nutella Mascarpone Frosting.
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Mascarpone Frosting

Who doesn't love Chocolate Cupcakes especially topped with a creamy Mascarpone and Nutella Frosting. Everyone will love these, perfect for a Party or Family get together.
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Course cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine American/Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cupcakes
Calories 575kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup milk (room temperature) (I use 2 %)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use corn oil or sunflower)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

NUTELLA FROSTING

  • 1 cup mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons Nutella
  • 1 tablespoon icing / powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup whipping / whole cream
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), place 6 cupcake sleeves in a 6 tin muffin pan.

NUTELLA FROSTING

  • Make the frosting first, in a large bowl add the mascarpone, Nutella, sugar and cream, beat until very thick.  Refrigerate for one hour. (while cupcakes are baking and cooling).

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

  • In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then add the egg, milk, vanilla and oil beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add the boiling water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula (do not beat) to combine.  Pour into prepared cupcake pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes (check with a toothpick for doneness). Let cool completely before frosting. Enjoy!

Notes

For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using. If your home is cool even a couple hours is fine.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @anitalianinmykitchen or tag #anitalianinmykitchen!

Today October 28th is Chocolate Day. I have teamed up with some Amazing Fellow Bloggers to share Recipes with you once a month for various Food Holidays. So I hope you will check out their recipes too! Enjoy.

chocolate cupcakes chocolate day

Ashlee Marie –  Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans

Simply Stacie –  Fudge Cookies

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Real Mom Kitchen –  Mexican Hot Chocolate

Crumb –  Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake

Savory Experiments –  Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes

The Baker Upstairs –  Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Supergolden Bakes –  Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

365 Days of Slow Cooking – Instant Pot Chocolate Bundt Cake

Creations by Kara – Chocolate Pudding

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    1. GGreen says

      December 29, 2021 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      Another huge hit, Rosemary! Your recipes make me look like a star! I made these as social-distancing-friendly mini cupcakes. I only frosted half of them to give people options, and I can honestly say they were just as tasty unfrosted! However, they *looked* better frosted, because I ended up with air-bubble holes on the tops and some had “warped” sides. Any ideas why that might have happened? They were otherwise perfectly baked and moist (baked for less time than called for, due to their size).

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 31, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Hi GGreen, bubbles can be from over mixing. Next time try using room temperature ingredients that could help also. Hope that helps. Happy New Year.

        Reply
        • GGreen says

          January 3, 2022 at 6:18 pm

          Thanks, Rosemary. As I recall, the milk may not have been quite room temperature (though my other ingredients definitely were). I was hoping to have another opportunity to bake these yesterday, but the birthday party was postponed. Here’s to a healthy 2022. Happy New Year!

        • Rosemary says

          January 3, 2022 at 11:57 pm

          Hi GGreen, oh sorry to hear about the postponement. Happy New Year to you too.

    2. Lavinia says

      April 23, 2019 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      The frosting.
      Made it for my granddaughter’s baby shower, it was amazing, everyone raved over how delicious, light, and flavorful it was. I pared it up with Ferrero Rocher chocolate cupcakes. The best combination ever! Thank you for this amazing recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 23, 2019 at 11:59 am

        Hi Lavina, thanks so much so glad everyone liked it. Have a great week.

        Reply
    3. Jessica says

      November 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      Nutella and mascarpone seem like a match made in flavor heaven. So rich and creamy. Totally love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        November 7, 2018 at 8:36 am

        Hi Jessica, thanks so much and yes a delicious combination. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Stacie Vaughan says

      November 1, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      They look absolutely decadent!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        November 1, 2018 at 5:02 pm

        Thanks Stacie, they are really good.

        Reply
    5. Isabelle says

      October 30, 2018 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      I am positively swooning over those swirls of frosting…. especially since it’s so much less hassle than a traditional buttercream (not to mention a lot more flavourful). I can see these being a huge hit at my next work potluck!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        October 30, 2018 at 2:57 pm

        Hi Isabelle, thanks so much and I hope everyone enjoys them!

        Reply
    6. Kara says

      October 29, 2018 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      These look scrumptious! I didn’t know you could make homemade mascarpone, so I checked out that post as well. I bet that makes the frosting even more delicious!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        October 29, 2018 at 8:35 pm

        Hi Kara, thanks so much. Yes homemade Mascarpone! Have a great week.

        Reply
    7. Alicia says

      October 28, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      Mascarpone + nutella sounds like a match made in heaven! Yum! And who can resist a chocolate cupcake?

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        October 29, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        Hi Alicia, thanks and yes I think everyone loves chocolate cupcakes. 🙂

        Reply

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