I am bad with time. I’m that person that stresses and stresses but shows up late anyway.
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I’m also bad with keeping up. I’m never in the know. I usually get the memo at the very last minute or the day of. I go through spurts of being super social to going back to my little hideaway being indie or artsy or whatever you wish to call it.
I like the night. I wake up at night and become the Energizer bunny. “Where were you this morning??” I say to my 2 a.m. confident self but I digress…
February 5th was World Nutella Day. I didn’t find out until that morning. I missed the boat, the train, and all the parties. I was the lonely one standing outside the window watching the celebrations with a jar of Nutella in my hand thinking, “How did I forget? How did I not know?”
What is shocking is that I have a self-confessed affinity for Nutella (and Biscoff...ahem *cough*…but today it’s all about Nutella so forget about the other guy)…Anyway, I am sure you can imagine the horror I felt. It’s like missing your best friend’s birthday.
So here I am before you all, a day late and a dollar short. Do you forgive me?? I’ve brought cupcakes... 😉
How about now? Good.
These Vanilla Nutella Cupcakes are so good, but Nocciolata is crazy good.
Nocciolatais an Italian organic spread of cocoa and hazelnut. It is creamy, rich, sweet and oh so delicious!!! Given my history to stash a jar of chocolate hazelnut spread and hide it from the rest of the world, Living the Gourmet was more than pleased to review Nocciolata and present it today in commemoration of the party I missed.
For Vanilla Cupcakes:
(makes 1 dozen)
1¾ cup Cake Flour
¾ cup of sugar
1½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons margarine
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg
For Nutella Frosting:
¼ cup Nutella or Nocciolata
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup confectioner’s sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk oil, margarine, sour cream, vanilla extract, milk and egg. Slowly add in flour mixture in spate adjustments until a nice smooth batter forms.
Pour cupcake batter into a lined cupcake pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool in pan.
In the bowl of your mix master, beat butter until smooth and whipped. Add confectioner’s sugar until a thick smooth frosting forms. Add Nutella and vanilla extract.
Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, spread frosting liberally on each cupcake and if desired grate a chocolate hazelnut candy over each cupcake.
Enjoy!
**Living the Gourmet was given this product for review. All opinions expressed are our own.
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Elzbieta Hester says
Say "vanilla", say "Nutella"...say no more. Can I have one now? 🙂 ela
Alida says
My mouth is watering. Gosh these cupcakes look so good! Send me one..or two..three please!!!
Beatrice Rossi says
I didn't know about "The nutella day"... so i missed it. Yours nutella-vanilla cupcakes looks like so tasty!! Can I have one? 🙂
David says
Tammy... Nice cupcakes! Our daughter introduced us to Nutella and we keep a jar of it in the house for her visits. Never thought of using it as a frosting... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Blondee says
Those look divine! Don't feel bad, Tammy...I had no idea there even was a World Nutella Day! Blessings, Blondee
Nee says
Hi Tammy , how I would enjoy one now with a hot mug of hot chocolate . Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chatty Crone says
Oh my goodness those look great. Every one loves Nutrella and it looks like it should be good - I just don't like the nuts - but I love the chocolate.
Loretta Thomas says
Hi Tammy, my grand boys are Nutella nuts!! These cupcake will fly off the table if they were here now! Thanks for the recipe...They are so tempting...
Hugs & Purrs,
Loretta
FABBY'S LIVING says
Oh sweet lady, wish I had one this very minute with a cuppa coffee! I love Nutella, thank you so much for the récipe, you always have the best ones!
Enjoy your weekend.
FABBY
Medeja says
I guess for such cupcakes anything can be forgiven 🙂
Joanne DiPalo says
Tammy this recipe sounds awesome!!!! My grandsons love cupcakes and I'll have to make these for them. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday Valentine's Day Sweet Treat party this week. I've pinned this and will share on my FB page tomorrow.
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
dentistvschef says
never know about nutella day before since i celebrate it every morning with my toast, LoL
your cupcake looks absolutely adorable!!!
Dottie says
Hi Tammy, We are never made at you for anything, as long as you bring along food...This definitely qualifies as a food. What a terrific recipe for cupcakes. I love the frosting made with one of my favorites, Nutella. I could eat Nutella on anything, it is so good..I always love the way you show us step by step how to create these luscious little cupcakes all made with good ingredients. Thanks for sharing,,Have a blessed weekend.. Dottie 🙂
~~louise~~ says
Hi Tammy!
I came {{{this close}}} to missing World Nutella Day. I didn't even have a chance to bake anything. Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate frosting are a personal favorite of mine. I have a very sneaky feeling I would just love one of those yummy cupcakes!!! Thank you so much for sharing, Tammy...(Hugs to Mom:) I hear the weather is going to be pretty chilly down there. Hug each other and stay warm:)
EastCoastLife says
I didn't know there is a World Nutella day. My boys and I love Nutella, I am going to try baking these. 🙂
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Cute post, Tammy! You are forgiven! These look mighty tasty...pinning to my cupcake board!
RAJIV SANKARAPILLAI says
Cupcakes are my weakness:) Love nutella, vanilla.
Ely-Viaggio e Assaggio says
Can I have one cupcakes????Beautiful. Have a nice day.
Mary Frances McNellis says
I missed the boat, the train, the whole shabang! I totally forgive you for bringing cupcakes *cough* can we share and pretend I didn't forget, too? 🙂 You are a fantastic blogger, Tammy, your posts are a joy to read!
Sandee says
I ate all three of them and they were really good.
Have a fabulous weekend. Big hugs to you both. ♥♥♥
La cucina di Molly says
Mamma mia che voglia di questi dolcetti! Buona domenica!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Very tempting! I love Nocciolata (in my opinion, a lot more enjoyable and healthy than Nutella)...
Cheers.
Rosa
Tanya Walton says
Sounds and looks delicious Tammy, I think you have more than redeemed yourself for your lateness!!
Guru Uru says
Tammy you are amazing! The nutella vanilla cupcakes would be gone in seconds at my place 😀
Delicious recipe!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Chiara Giglio says
Oh, these are to die for! xoxo
Cathleen says
Vanilla AND Nutella? I am so in. This looks SO good!
Rosita Vargas says
Realmente deliciosos y hermosos cupcake me gusta ,abrazos y saludos.
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day! They look great Tammy!
Thanks for sharing!
Viewed as part of the Foodie Friends Friday Valentine's Day Party!
Cheers! Joanne
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy says
What a wonderful cupcake recipe ♥
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
Yum!! Well worth the wait!!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Oh yum -- these nutella cupcakes look delicious!! I would not be able to resist eating a bunch of them!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
I think those cupcakes would merit any kind of forgiveness!! LOL! I'm having to remember them just for that! 😉 blessings ~ tanna
Kim G. says
Tammy, your cupcakes looks really good!
fromcalculustocupcakes says
Yummy! I love anything with Nutella in it. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
Liz Berg says
Oh, your frosting looks heavenly, Tammy! Perfect cupcakes for Nutella Day (which I missed, too!).
Reeni says
This is one boat I missed too Tammy! These more than make up for it! I don't know if any of the frosting would make it onto the cupcake. I can't wait to try Nocciolata and see how it compares to nutella. We're opposites! I'm a morning person and wake up just as you described - like the Energizer bunny. Have a good week! xoxo
MonuTeena RecipesPassion says
em drooling 🙂 mouth watering .. cupcakes 🙂 Perfect recipe to make with Nutella plus these are looking so moist; hoping if i could get a bite 😉
Marlys (ThisandThat) says
This sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing them on Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party and I hope that you will join us again this week for our Snack Food theme party.
Joy says
Tammy, I do have a weakness for cupcakes, and these are amazing. I love that the cakes themselves are made with sour cream and cake flour- I can almost imagine the wonderful texture. And of course, nutella is the perfect finishing touch. I must see about ordering Nocciolata!
Thank you for sharing these at Treasure Box Tuesday! ♥
Diane Balch says
I am a lark who comes from a family of nightowls like you… they say it makes you creative… Great cupcakes.
cooking with curls says
These cupcakes look delicious Catherine!! I can never get those "days" right, I always seem to miss them. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Best of the Weekend! 🙂
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
I love nutella, these look very yummy. Thanks for sharing your recipe at Sweet and Savoury Sunday, we hope you stop by and link up with us again this weekend!