I came across this recipe at CASA Veneracion, a cooking blog of sorts. The 'self-frosting' aspect intrigued me, so I gave it a go. It's a simple technique but one that I will treasure greatly. After all, when it comes to nutella, I think it's futile to resist.
I'm imagining several cupcake recipes I can try this out with. I'm not sure if it will work out the same way but I've got my fingers crossed for the best to happen.
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| Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes |
How to do this topping:
After spooning cake batter into cupcake liners, drop a teaspoon of nutella on top. Take a toothpick, dip it to the bottom. Lift the batter up and fold across the nutella cream. I did this twice in a cross and swirled the top. The goal is not to stir nutella into the cake. It is to create a topping. Just work with the top.
The results: Amazing! The marbling effect turned out very well.
The cupcake top has a light yummy crunch to it. I'm embarrassed to say that I ate more than I should have. This cake recipe includes a little salt, which I thought was brilliant. The sweet nutella topping complimented the light salty-sugary taste of the cupcake tremendously. I describe the cake as not dense, not light, just right!
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| 1) Batter should be smooth, but thick and still holds its shape. This keeps the nutella from sinking. 2) Spoon batter into cupcake liners, drop a tsp of Nutella on top. 3) Do the fold and swirl. 4) Bake! |
Here are a couple of photos to show you what it looks like inside:
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| The base is a lovely brown |
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| Yummy center |
These are fresh out of the oven.
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| Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes fresh out of the oven! |
For the recipe, visit this link : Self-frosting Nutella cupcakes . I followed it to the dot!
Such an excellent idea, Sharon! I'm too lazy with the frosting but this doesn't involve any extra elbow grease.;) Surely a recipe I'll try out. With nutella particularly, who can say no...
ReplyDeleteHigh 5! We're on the same page ;)
DeleteI'm not a fan of cupcakes with a heap of frosting either. They look nice but often far too sweet to eat. This, on the other hand, looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI agree and I find it messy too..haha. This works for me :)
Deletelooks soft and delicious...
ReplyDeleteVery delicious..but that's just my personal opinion. Try it out :)
DeleteOh myyyy.. it looks really yummy!! such an amazing cupcakes....
ReplyDeleteThank you for liking, Jaspinder! :)
DeleteSharon, we just wish we could have all those cupcakes you baked in one go....whats not to go nuts about them....moist,swirly,chocolaty,tender and perfect cause of the nutella,you are a genius....thanks so much for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteHaha..I honestly wish I'd thought of it! ;)
DeleteHi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteSelf-frosting cupcakes? Great idea!!! They look so easy to bake and so delicious to eat :D
Zoe
Hi Zoe, Thanks! I hope to try out some of your yummy treats soon :)
DeleteWhen it comes to sweets I always eat more than I should! These look great, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteGreat, Abbe. We're in the same boat..lol! ^.^
DeleteI’m blown away.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteGreat idea, they looks delicious! I am going to try this, printed your post.
ReplyDeleteSharon, it seems that I have missed a good many of your post, not sure why. Playing catch up. Have a great week! :)
I look forward to seeing what you come up with, Michael. It's always exciting.
DeleteMy posts? Well, I have been away for sometime :)
Great idea Sharon, they look delicious! I make a lot of cup cakes and muffins so I will be trying this one!
ReplyDeleteIt seems I have missed a good many of your post, not sure why but I am playing catch up! Have a great week :)