Sprinkles and chocolate make these easy Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes a fun and colorful treat to share!
I am the kind of person that when I like something...I will wear, eat, or make that thing forever.
The other day I was talking with a friend about clothing. She informed me that I was a layers kind of girl. I must have had a funny look on my face because she proceeded to say that I always have on 1-2 tank tops in different colors with a sweater and a necklace or earrings. It is so true!
She completely described my all time go-to outfit. Later on that day I realized that I have been crushing on the same things for the past year or two. I guess it is safe to say that I know what I like.
Things I have been obsessing over for quite a while:
1. Ruffles
2. Cuff Bracelets
3. Green Smoothies
4. Cardigans and Tank Tops
5. Zebra print
6. Cupcakes
7. Sprinkles and Glitter
8. Shopping for Food Props
9. Wearing different patterns together
10. NUTELLA
A few weeks ago we had a dinner at our church and I volunteered to make dessert. I know...shocker there!
I had a jar of Nutella and a few jars of half full sprinkles that needed used up. (Nutella is one of those things I always keep on hand.) As I looked through the cupboard I found that I had one white cake mix left. I love making semi-homemade desserts that don't take a lot of time. There are a few extra ingredients that can be mixed into cake mixes to give them a great homemade taste.
Even my desserts have layers in them. Cupcakes with frosting that is layered with lots of sprinkles! I took all my half full jars of pink sprinkles and made my own custom topping for these cute Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes.
The cupcakes were good, but the frosting...oh, my! This frosting was so delicious!!! I am in love with how fluffy and creamy the Nutella and whipping cream made this frosting. When it was piped on, it looked like a chocolate soft serve cone! You could seriously just eat the frosting with a spoon!
Now here is the best part of these cupcakes...today is World Nutella Day. I had no idea when I started editing the pictures of these Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes this past weekend.
It was fate that I had these all ready to share with you.
Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe with Nutella Frosting
Ingredients
For the Funfetti Cupcakes
- 1 white cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding
- ¼ cup sprinkles (jimmies)
For the Nutella Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with 24 liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and dry pudding mix. Beat on low for 1 minute, then beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in the sprinkles by hand.
- Fill the cupcake liners evenly. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Beat the butter and Nutella together. Add the salt and vanilla and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Beat until creamy.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar. After all the powdered sugar is mixed in, add the remaining whipping cream and beat for 1-2 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag and icing tip 1M to swirl frosting on cooled cupcakes and top with extra sprinkles.
Notes
If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup and then finish filling with milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 281Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Looking for more ways to feed your Nutella cravings...
here are a few favorites from our kitchen.
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
The words nutella and cupcakes are always music to my ears. These look wonderful!
Teresa Young
Those cupcakes look delicious! Every time I bake with Nutella, I always have the problem of getting it off my spoon/measuring cup, because it sticks. Any tips?
Melissa
These look awesome! =)
Im following you from Weekend Potluck #53.
Have a great weekend!
Melissa
Heather @ What Does She Do All Day?
That frosting looks to die for!!! I'm pinning this so when after I pick up a new jar of Nutella I can make some!!!
Vanessa
Funfetti and nutella? Yum, only the two best things in life. Lol. They look really good.
Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com
These look amazing, but I am also going to check out those cheesecake nutella twists. Two of my favorite things in one! yum!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking
Great minds think alike! I shared a recipe for Nutella cupcakes and was planning on adding some sprinkles to them. Love how yours turned out!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Roxana! I completely agree...great minds 🙂 I can't wait to check out your cupcakes and see how similar they are!! Can't beat a Nutella cupcake!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I wear the same thing over and over and over. Creature of habit. And I'm cheap 🙂 and would rather buy camera lenses and ingredients than a new shirt. Who am I ? lol
I love your decorating skills on these. Beautiful work!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think we all get comfortable in just a few things that we were over and over! I'm with you...lately my clothing money goes into props and chocolate!
carrian
Love these! They look yummy and pretty which is a perfect combo!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Carrian! They were fun ones to decorate and photograph!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
I too love shopping for props 🙂 Although, it's more window shopping than actual shopping so far.
Can't believe how fluffy that frosting looks. I swear I can almost taste it in my mouth.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I wish all I did was window shop for props. I am addicted to finding cute dishes at Goodwill...at least they are cheap!
teresa
how fun! i'm very very simple, lots of black and gray. i could use some more layers in my life, as well as cupcakes like this!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think we could all use layers of cupcakes in our life. I wear a lot of black too, but usually with the bright tanks!
Tanya Schroeder
Funny post. I wear the same things everyday-jeans and fleece. EAt the same things for lunch and breakfast and never tire of Nutella! You totally have me sold on the frosting, I have to try ASAP!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Amen to never tiring of Nutella! I just finished off the jar in our cupboards 🙂 The frosting is definitely the best part of these cupcakes. The cupcake was good, but oh! That frosting! Gives me shivers thinking about it!
katie
These look so good and of course so beautiful and festive!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Katie!
Karly
Sprinkles and Nutella are sorta my favorite things ever, so these win at life.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I like to win 🙂 Do I get a trophy? Or a ribbon or something cool like that to wear? Since I'm now a winner and all. Oh wait! You said the cupcakes were winners! Dang it! There goes my trophy!
Lauren
These look amazingly delicious. Love funfetti; love nutella (who doesn't?!). I'd love it if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I can't even imagine not liking Nutella. It is the best stuff in a jar!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
I always wear a cami under my shirts. Not for color but to tuck into my jeans so when I bend over my crack doesn't show. TMI???
Anywhooooo, these cupcakes look delicious. And your photos are gorgeous!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, extra tanks and camis for crack control is a much needed thing! hahaha! You do get the award for the funniest comment though!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Dying for this frosting!
Jocelyn Brubaker
No don't die...then you won't get the frosting. And you really really want to try this one...it was so good!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
That's how my recipe was today too! I was like OHMIGOD get that sucker edited for release! 😉 I love layers - I'm a tank under shirt girl. So the color sticks out the bottom and my fat rolls don't show as much. 🙂 Whiiiich I'll need to hide more after I eat all these cupcakes...
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm pretty sure that's why I became a layers girl. Layers just help smooth out the rolls and the color distracts from the other rolls! Cupcakes and rolls...it's bound to happen!