Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who contributed to what turned out to be one of the BEST cupcake recipes I have ever made. Thank you to The Whoot for sharing a recipe for Ferrero Rocher Brownie Bites, thank you to the lovely ladies on Facebook who suggested alternative toppings and finally thank you to a picture I found on Pintrest from ‘From Away’ giving me the idea of making my own Nutella Buttercream.
Phew, after all of the suggestions and Pintrest browsing my mind was spinning. I didn’t want jump into this project straight away, I firstly spent some time thinking about what cupcake recipe I should use – I didn’t want a recipe that was too rich as I didn’t want to take away from the two centrepieces – the Ferrero Rocher chocolate and the Nutella Buttercream.
I turned to an old Chocolate Cupcake recipe from one of my Mum’s old recipe books. It’s a basic recipe with a mild chocolate flavour. I’ve made it a few times and it’s never let me down.
It was then time to get down to business. First up, the cupcakes.
Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups self raising flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2/3 cup caster sugar
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 150 g unsalted butter melted & cooled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases & spray lightly with canola oil (helps stop the cupcakes from sticking to the paper).
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl and add the sugar, mixing to combine. Make a well in the centre.
- Whisk the buttermilk and eggs together in a small jug and pour into the well. Add the butter and fold the mixture together gently with a metal spoon until just combined - the mixture should still be a little lumpy.
- Fill each paper case until it's 3/4 full, bake in the oven for 18 - 20 minutes or until the cupcakes have risen and a metal skewer comes out clean.
You will also need 12 Ferrero Rocher Chocolates for this recipe. I may have bought a pack of 15, and I may have sampled a couple while waiting for the cupcakes to bake. Feel free to do the same – no judgement here!
Leave the cupcakes to cool completely. Then using a teaspoon remove the centre of the cupcake – you want to go down about halfway, as you just want to create a nice little nest for your Ferrero Rocher chocolate to sit in.
You can keep the little pieces of cake and use them to later to make cake pops if you are really keen (you could even freeze them), or you can earn some brownie points with your husband, warm them up and serve with some custard for dessert. Your choice!
Once the Ferrero Rochers are seated in their little homes, it’s time to make the buttercream. I used a 1/4 cup of Nutella, but if you are a big fan, you can add more – just taste it as you go.
Nutella Buttercream
125g unsalted butter – softened
1 cup of icing sugar – sifted
1/4 cup of Nutella
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and icing sugar together until mixture is pale/almost white.
Add the Nutella and mix together until combined.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a nozzle of your choice (I used a small star nozzle).
And there you have it Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream. I tried to be a little creative with my piping and topped each cupcake with a little silver cachous. I sent the entire batch to work with my husband the next day, as it was waaaay to dangerous to have these hanging around the house.
Enjoy!! I’d also love to know what your favourite cupcake and frosting combination is.
Linking up with the wonderful Jess from Essentially Jess today for IBOT
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Oh my gosh… yum!!! These look like absolute heaven! You’re brilliant Lauren!!!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
They were pretty great Lucy 🙂 It was fun re-creating them!
Mystery Case says
Oh my goodness, these look amazing. My hubby use to live next to one of the owners of the Ferrero Rocher factory and he was always getting freebies.
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Wow, that would have been amazing! Dangerous, but still amazing!
Toni says
OMG Lauren – you had me at Ferrero Rocher. Then you added cupcake + nutella and I think I went to heaven. I suggest a blogger meet up where we can all sample these!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
I’m glad you like the sound of them! Sounds like a good plan to me 😉
Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me says
Lauren, you have excelled yourself. This looks amazing!! Yummmmmmmm
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Awww, thanks Renee x
Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zen says
Oh Lauren, three of my favourite things!!!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks Lisa, they are pretty great 🙂
Emma Fahy Davis says
Oh man, you are killing me! My mum would LOVE these, she is the biggest Ferrero Rocher fan!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Haha, sorry Emma! You will have to make some for your Mum, they are really easy 🙂
EssentiallyJess says
You are my favourite person today!
I initially thought (no idea why!), that the FR was cooked into the cupcake, but this of course makes so much more sense! Thank you!!!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks lovely! Thank you for helping decide what the best icing for them would be 🙂
Aroha @ Colours of Sunset says
You had me at “Ferrero Rocher” honestly….ohhhh.emmmm.geeeee. -Aroha (for #teamIBOT)
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks Aroha!
Nee Say says
Ah-mazing! Definitely giving these a whirl. Not sure if it will be before or after your Picnic Slice though….
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Why not make them both at the same time 🙂
Grace says
OMG!!! I bet your husband is Mr Popular at his office! They’re just amazing, Lauren! I love Ferrero Rochers. They would be my absolute favourite chocolate!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
I think they actually get a bit sick of me sending food in all of the time Grace! I’m a big fan of Ferrero Rochers too, when a saw a picture of these, I just had to make them,
TeganMC says
Oh wow those look amazing! I completely understand the overwhelming feeling when looking on Pinterest. I was looking for a simple chocolate cake recipe on there the other night and I was bombarded with gourmet recipes when I just wanted something that I could whip up quickly!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
It really is overwhelming sometimes, and it can be hard to find a simple, easy and plain recipe. Let me know if you are still looking for a recipe, I’ve got a super easy one my Great Nan used to make 🙂
Carly says
Wow, these look incredible…Ferrero Rocher is my favourite chocolate at the moment, I can easily devour a whole box in an hour! Adding this recipe to my pinterest board for future reference!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks Carly, they tasted pretty amazing! After making these, they are my favourite chocolates at the moment too. Whenever I eat them I always feel so ‘fancy’! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Hope says
These look incredible, great post! I’ve always wondered how you would get the ferrero to stick on the top – now I know you need to cut out the top first!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks Hope, glad I have helped you!
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says
I wondered where the chocolate was – your ideas are incredible! Big things for you lovely MASSIVE GINORMOUS things…. get to it! xxx
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks lovely, chocolate will be on it’s way to you soon xx
[email protected] says
Oh my goodness!! Simply divine. The new blog looks good too !
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thank you, it’s a work in progress x
PreschoolMummy says
Oh. My. Gosh! Being a total hazelnut and chocolate freak, this is my kind of cupcake!!! Sharing on my Facebook page now!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thank you! Yep, it’s pretty amazing 🙂
House In Tillford says
This sounds like the best cupcake ever-loving all the elements individually so why not together!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
That’s it!! I’m not sure how I can top this recipe!
Sanch Living Life says
Oh my god….that looks so delicious!! I really shouldn’t be reading this as I’ve given up on refined sugars this month…
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Good luck 🙂
Cam @ Gen-Y Mum says
Yum!!! They look so good!! I’m not a baker but I might give these bad boys a try and try to perfect them for my son’s 1st birthday in 2 months time
Shari says
You had me at Ferrero Rocher and Nutella!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Haha, the name really says it all 🙂
Amanda Smyth says
My favourite combo of all time is carrot cake and cream cheese frosting. These look very decadent, thanks for linking with I’m Pinning Around. x
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
You really can’t go past Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese frosting can you? Now I want to make one! Thanks for hosting such a fun party x