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    Home / Cake basics / Frosting & filling

    Nutella Mascarpone Whipped Cream Frosting

    Last update: Apr 3, 2024 Published: Feb 26, 2024 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·5 from 1 review

    This heavenly Nutella mascarpone whipped cream frosting is simply irresistible – you might find yourself sneaking spoonfuls straight from the bowl! Easy to whip up, light, and brimming with Nutella goodness, it's the ultimate topping for a decadent Nutella cake or Nutella cupcakes.

    Chocolate cupcakes with Nutella whipped frosting
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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients you need
    • How to Make Nutella Mascarpone Frosting
    • How to use this frosting
    • Tips for this recipe
    • Storage
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • Nutella whipped cream Frosting

    Nutella frosting is a dreamy topping made with Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread, designed to delight Nutella lovers with its rich and indulgent flavor. Perfect for enhancing the sweetness of cakes and cupcakes, it's a must-try treat for any Nutella enthusiast.

    Nutella frosting is prepared with a blend of mascarpone and heavy whipped cream, based on my recipe for mascarpone whipped cream, infused with Nutella and a hint of unsweetened cocoa powder for a smooth and firm frosting.

    This easy Nutella frosting is loved for its creamy texture and rich flavor, perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and brownies. It's versatile and adds a delicious sweetness to any dessert.

    Why you'll love this recipe


    • Super easy recipe: Just 4 simple ingredients, ready in less than 5 minutes, with all my tips to ensure success.
    • Light and Delicious: It boasts a light, creamy texture and delightful chocolate and hazelnut flavor.
    • Perfect for cakes: This fluffy Nutella frosting is perfect for piping onto cupcakes, filling layer cakes, topping birthday brownies, or adding flair to a gourmet tart.

    Craving more Nutella recipes? Try these recipes too: Nutella muffins, Nutella latte, Nutella macarons, Nutella ganache or these Nutella linzer cookies.

    Ingredients you need

    You need these ingredients to make this Nutella frosting:

    • Mascarpone cheese: Well chilled.
    • Heavy cream: Full-fat and cold heavy cream with 30% fat content or cold heavy whipping cream.
    • Powdered sugar: Use only powdered sugar (confectioners sugar) for a smooth texture.
    • Nutella: Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread or your preferred brand.
    • Vanilla and salt: Pure vanilla extract, seeds from a vanilla pod, and a pinch of salt (optional).
    • Cocoa: Optionally, add a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate flavor and color.
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    How to Make Nutella Mascarpone Frosting

    Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the main recipe card below!

    Step 1: Place all ingredients in a large bowl with a hand mixer or in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment: mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, Nutella, cocoa and vanilla.

    Step 2: Using an electric mixer, beat on low to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form and a fluffy consistency.

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    mixing bowl with nutella mascarpone whipped cream

    How to use this frosting

    • Cupcakes: Use it to top chocolate or vanilla cupcakes for an irresistible Nutella touch.
    • Cake: Spread it between layers of chocolate sponge cake or accompany a vanilla molly cake or a simple sponge cake.
    • Nutella Brownies: Spread it on chocolate brownies for a gourmet frosting.
    • Fill macarons: For a change from Nutella ganache, you can also use it to garnish macarons.
    • Tarts: Use it as a filling for a chocolate tart or mini chocolate tarts with hazelnuts for a creamy touch.
    • Crepes: Spread it on crepes or use it to make a crepe cake.
    plate with pipped nutella whipped cream frosting

    Tips for this recipe

    • Cold Ingredients: Make sure the mascarpone and heavy cream are well chilled before starting to whip them, as this will help achieve a firmer whipped cream.
    • Use High-Fat Cream: Opt for heavy cream with a fat content of at least 30% to achieve a denser and more stable whipped cream.
    • Chilled Bowl and Whisks: Place the bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes before whipping. This will also help achieve a firmer whipped cream.
    • Avoid Over-Whipping: Stop whipping as soon as the whipped cream reaches soft peaks and creamy consistency. Over-whipping can result in the cream separating.

    Storage

    Fridge: Store this whipped Nutella frosting up to 3 days in the fridge under plastic wrap or in an airtight container.

    Freezing: We do not recommend freezing this frosting.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • Nutella Chocolate Chip Frosting: Fold mini chocolate chips into the Nutella mascarpone whipped cream for added texture and richness.
    • Nutella Hazelnut Crunch Frosting: Stir in chopped hazelnuts or hazelnut praline into the frosting for a delightful crunch.
    • Nutella Espresso Frosting: Add a shot of espresso or espresso powder to the frosting for a hint of coffee flavor that complements the Nutella beautifully.
    • Dark Chocolate Mascarpone Frosting: Replace Nutella with melted dark chocolate or cocoa powder like this chocolate mascarpone frosting.
    • Hazelnut Mascarpone Frosting: Substitute Nutella with hazelnut paste or praline for a rich hazelnut-flavored frosting.
    • Cream Cheese Nutella Frosting: Replace mascarpone with cream cheese for a slightly tangy frosting.
    • Nutella buttercream frosting: For a more stable frosting use this recipe for Nutella Swiss buttercream.

    More Frosting Recipes

    • Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting
    • Fresh Strawberry Whipped Cream
    • Oreo Whipped Cream Frosting
    chocolate cupcakes with nutella frosting

    I hope you enjoyed this Nutella whipped cream recipe! Feel free to rate it and leave a comment to let me know what you think. Happy baking!

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    Nutella whipped cream Frosting


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    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 10 portions
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    Description

    Delicious Nutella mascarpone frosting recipe (to decorate 10-12 cupcakes or fill a 6-inch layer cake).


    Ingredients

    • 200 g of Mascarpone - chilled (1 cup)
    • 300 ml of Heavy Cream - cold (1 ¼ cups)
    • 2-3 tablespoons of Powdered Sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons of Vanilla
    • 70-100 g of Nutella ( ¼ to ⅓ cup)
    • 2 tsp of unsweetened Cocoa Powder

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl: cold mascarpone, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, Nutella and cocoa powder.
    2. Beat with an electric mixer on low-medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and firm.
    3. Use immediately or store in the fridge.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    Storage: up to 3 days in the fridge under plastic wrap or in an airtight container (cannot be frozen).

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: filling, frosting
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 portion
    • Calories: 167
    • Sugar: 5.1 g
    • Sodium: 16.6 mg
    • Fat: 15.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
    • Protein: 1.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 42.7 mg

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