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    Home » Cake » Cupcakes » Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

    Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

    by Lainey · Posted: Feb 6, 2015 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These are the ever-famous and deliciously rich Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes topped with Nutella Buttercream frosting! It is so creamy, quick to make, and perfect for any party!

    ferrero rocher cupcakes

    If there is one chocolate candy I can eat for the rest of my life it’s Ferrero Rocher! I LOVE Ferrero Rocher!  I can eat it every day for the rest of my life which is not a good idea, I know. But if I could, I would.

    I remember two summers ago, I went to the Philippines for a mission trip and one of the chocolates I brought was Ferrero Rocher.  Note, that in the Philippines, chocolate tastes different, it’s not as sweet, it’s more bitter, and it doesn’t taste like chocolate.  So when bringing chocolate from America, the Filipino People LOVE it!!  Anyways, since it was packed in my luggage, I ate a WHOLE bunch which got me sick during the trip, but I still ate it! That is how much I LOVE Ferrero Rocher!

    Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

    Tips and Tricks for Making This Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes Recipe: 

    • If you want to make your Ferrero Rocher cupcakes fancier, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with sprinkles or your favorite nuts like chopped hazelnuts, peanuts, or slivered almonds!
    • To make the mix of the cream cheese, cube it into smaller pieces. It would make the mixing less tedious and would result in a smooth buttercream frosting.
    • Are you hosting a party? Make these Ferrero Rocher cupcakes and double the ingredient quantities of the recipe.

    How to Make this Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes Recipe:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • all-purpose flour
    • sugar
    • cocoa powder
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • buttermilk
    • vanilla extract
    • vegetable oil
    • egg
    • Ferrero Rocher
    • Chocolate Nutella Frosting
    • unsalted butter
    • powdered sugar
    • cream cheese
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • vanilla extract
    • Nutella
    • candy melts, melted

    Before starting off with the mixing process, make sure to preheat the oven to 400F and line your muffin pan with cupcake liners.

    Let’s begin!

    In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix it until everything is well-combined:

    dry ingredients for ferrero rocher cupcakes recipe

    In a separate bowl, you will need to mix the wet ingredients. So, add in the milk, vanilla extract, oil, and egg:

    oil and milk in a red mixing bowl for ferrero rocher cupcakes recipe

    Take your handheld mixer and you’re gonna mix it until it is light and fluffy:

    mixed egg, oil and vanilla in a red bowl for ferrero rocher cupcakes recipe

    Now, it’s time to mix the wet and dry ingredients:

    mixing dry and wet ingredients for the ferrero rocher cupcakes recipe

    Mix it very well so the cupcake would look like this:

    ferrero rocher cucpake batter

    Take about a tablespoon of cupcake batter and place it onto your cupcake liners. Then grab your Ferrero Rocher (I cut the Ferrero Rocher in half but you can keep it whole), and place it into the center of the cupcake:

    ferrero rocher batter in cupcake liners with ferrero rocher in the middle

    Then fill up the cupcake liners to about two-thirds full. Now it’s ready to pop into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350% Fahrenheit:

    ready to bake ferrero rocher cupcakes

    I know the waiting time is like forever and I can imagine that at this time, your kitchen smells so delicious BUT once the cupcakes are done baking, cool them first because we are going to make the chocolate frosting!

    freshly baked ferrero rocher caupkes

    In a mixing bowl, you’re going to add the softened butter and powdered sugar and mix it until it’s light and fluffy. Once the powdered sugar and butter are mixed, go ahead and add the softened cream cheese. Finally, add in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, some melted chocolate, and my favorite ingredient, Nutella!

    mixing creamcheese, nutella nd cocoa powder for nutella buttercream frosting

    Mix, mix, mix –  until it becomes light and fluffy, just like so:

    fluffy nutella buttercream for ferrero rocher cupcakes

    Now it’s time to frost the cupcakes!

    frosting the ferrero rocher cupcakes with nutella buttercream frosting

    Once you’re finished frosting the cupcakes, add the Ferrero Rocher on top! Doesn’t that look so yummy and pretty!?!

    closeup shot of ferrero rocher cupcakes

    Frequently Asked Questions for the Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes Recipe:

    Q: Can the Ferrero Rocher cupcakes be kept for hours at room temperature when frosted?

    A: It would depend on the temperature of the place you are in. Usually, in cold places like the U.S. and other places, it can stay at room temperature for at least two hours without melting.

    Q: Can I convert this recipe into a cake recipe?

    A: Sure, you can. Just bake it using a cake pan instead of cupcake tin pan.

    Q: I want to make the frosting ahead. Can I freeze it so I can use it anytime?

    A: The best way to keep the frosting is to chill it and use it when needed.


    More delicious recipes to try!

    • Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
    • Oreo Waffles
    • Vegan Pumpkin Pie
    • Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes

    Make this at your own home and share with your family this ever-famous and deliciously rich Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes topped with Nutella Buttercream frosting!
    Author: Lainey

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cups vegetable oil
    • 1 egg
    • 6 Ferrero Rocher
    • Chocolate Nutella Frosting
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
    • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup Nutella
    • 4 oz candy melts melted
    • 12 Ferrero Rocher

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix it until everything is well-combined.
    • In a separate bowl, you will need to mix the wet ingredients. Add in the milk, vanilla extract, oil, and egg.
    • Take your handheld mixer and you’re gonna mix it until it is light and fluffy.
    • Mix the wet and dry ingredients.
    • Take about a tablespoon of cupcake batter and place it onto your cupcake liners.
    • Grab your Ferrero Rocher and place it into the center of the cupcake.
    • Fill up the cupcake liners to about two-thirds full.
    • Pop into the oven and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Once the cupcakes are done baking, cool them first because we are going to make the chocolate frosting.

    Here’s how to make the chocolate buttercream frosting:

    • In a mixing bowl, you’re going to add the softened butter and powdered sugar and mix it until it’s light and fluffy.
    • Once the powdered sugar and butter are mixed, add the softened cream cheese and mix again until well-incorporated.
    • Finally, add in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, some melted chocolate and Nutella.
    • Mix well until well blended and until it becomes light and fluffy.
    • Frost the cupcakes and top it with Ferrero Rocher.
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    Recipe adapted from: Oh my God Chocolate Desserts
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    Comments

    1. Licel says

      February 10, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      does this make 12 cupcakes all in all?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        February 10, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Yes, it does. 🙂

        Reply
    2. syirah says

      February 19, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Hi.. sorry to ask u . How big is the cup for me to get exact measurement ?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        November 18, 2020 at 2:20 am

        Hi Syriah,
        I’m sorry, not sure what you’re asking, can you clarify please?

        Reply
    3. martina says

      March 30, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      can i use whole milk instead of the buttermilk ? i cant find any liquid buttermilk

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        April 15, 2015 at 8:33 pm

        Hi Martina, Unfortunately you would have to use milk, but just add about 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the milk and that should suffice. 🙂 Please let me know how it works for you! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Michelle says

      April 28, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Hi! Is it just me or I tried to print the recipe and only the ingredients are coming up. There aren’t any instructions??? Is there any where I can get that?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        June 10, 2015 at 1:23 pm

        Hi Michelle, I haven’t written the instructions yet. Thanks for the heads up. 😀

        Reply
    5. Vaaridhi says

      May 06, 2015 at 1:45 am

      is there any substitute for nutella ???

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        June 10, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        You can use any spread you like 🙂 xx

        Reply
    6. Kerry says

      July 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Hi there, do you have this recipe in UK measurements please?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        October 04, 2020 at 9:30 pm

        Hi Kerry,
        Do you mean you want metric ingredients, if so here’s a great resource: https://foodconverter.com/. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jan Bryle says

      August 26, 2015 at 4:12 am

      Hi Lainey where’s the procedure?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        September 03, 2020 at 2:23 am

        Hi Jan! Sorry for the late response. Please see the updated printable recipe above. Please tag me when you bake this. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Anonymous says

      September 16, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      instruction please 🙂

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        September 03, 2020 at 2:18 am

        Hey there! Sorry for the late response. I added the instructions already. Please see the printable recipe above. Please tag me photos when you make this recipe. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Khadijah says

      July 06, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Can you give me uk measurements please ?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        October 04, 2020 at 9:35 pm

        Hi Khadijah,
        ,
        Do you mean you want metric ingredients, if so here’s a great resource: https://foodconverter.com/. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Glendale says

      November 13, 2018 at 6:19 am

      Wow! I need this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        September 03, 2020 at 2:14 am

        Hey Glendale! It’s always a pleasure to be of help. Enjoy baking! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Danielle says

      March 28, 2020 at 10:37 am

      Could I omit the cream cheese in the frosting?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        October 04, 2020 at 9:38 pm

        Hi Danielle,

        Unfortunately no, that’s one of the main ingredients for this recipe. I hope you can try these delicious cupcakes. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Anonymous says

      February 06, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      Beautiful recipe my whole family loved it ❤ thank you

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        February 28, 2021 at 6:49 pm

        Awwe, you’re welcome! It’s good to know that your whole family loved this recipe. Are you a fan of chocolate cupcakes? I hope you can try my other chocolate desserts. 🙂

        Reply
        • Lainey says

          February 28, 2021 at 6:55 pm

          Thank you for trying out this recipe! 🙂

          Reply

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