I think Nutella gets along especially well with Fall.
Not that Nutella has any difficulty getting along with any of the other seasons.
It’s a very likeable nutty spread, after all.
But there’s something special about eating Nutella this time of year.
It’s like holding hands.
Or getting a kiss on the top of your head.
It’s comfortable. And cozy.
There’s something very right about Nutella and Fall flavors.
…
I might say the same thing about Winter Flavors in a few months.
Don’t judge me.
Anyway.
This recipe is great because the cake is super easy, and the frosting is impossible to stop eating.
You’ll love, love, love it. Don’t forget to share!
Pumpkin Nutella Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 30 oz. canned pumpkin pie filling
- 1/2 c. Nutella
- 1/4 c. shortening
- approx. 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
- Whisk together the cake mix and pumpkin pie filling.
- Fill lined cupcake tins 2/3 full. Bake at 350º for 19 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the Nutella and shortening in a stand mixer.
- Gradually add in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until it reaches you desired consistency and flavor. The amount varies according to taste and your preference in the thickness of the frosting. I think I ended up around 1 1/2 cups. Just remember, the more powdered sugar you use– the less Nutella you taste.
- Add vanilla to frosting.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
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I love nutella. And pumpkin. And easy! Thanks for sharing, the picture is beautiful too!
I will be right over to help you devour those amazing cupcakes!!! I agree with you…Nutella just pairs perfectly with just about any seasonal food:-)
Oh my goshhh! Nutella!!! Delightful!
I found you at Lil Luna’s Link Party. I posted a birthday party and have been making (testing) cupcake recipes for weeks now. I can’t wait to make something pumpkin, fall, and nutella. I am going to take your word for it and take the plunge…sounds fantastic!
I already pinned this last night as soon as I saw them! I MUST make these!
We would love to see these linked-up on THIS WEEK’S CRAVINGS “Halloween” Linky Party, please stop by if you wish and link up!
http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/this-weeks-cravings-52-halloween-candy.html
Nutella and pumpkin…an awesome combination! I’ll have to give this a try. That frosting sounds amazing.
Hello!! I’m new here and your site is awesome! Am i reading correctly..all you do is mix the dry cake mix with the can of pumpkin!?!?! no eggs or oil or water!?!?!?
Interesting combo! Never would have thought of it!
these are amazing!! i made some monster cupcakes recently and I would love to know what you think.
http://laughteriscatching.com/2011/08/27/to-your-posts-let-the-bake-off-begin/
Hi! Came over from We Did It Wednesday… Wanted to invite you to link up this recipe on my Tasty Tuesday party… the link closes tonight, but you can always come over next week if you miss it. Hope to see you there!
http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2011/10/pumpkin-crunch-cake-and-tasty-tuesday.html
@Unknown Yep! That’s it! So easy
What a perfect combo!!
Oh, YUM! I wish I could just lick the screen…lol. Would you share these here?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/falling-for-crafts-challenge-7-holiday.html
Two of my favorites in one delicious little bite?! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
These are beautiful! You’re so talented!! Thanks for linking to Foodie Friday!
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This looks yummy. Honestly, Nutella is great 365 days of the year. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! These look and sound delicious! thanks so much for linking them up at Sweet Temptations!
Boy, those are easy two-ingredient cupcakes, Ashton. I feel just like you do about Nutella – great all year, and especially in the Fall, because of the nutty flavor. Thank you for linking this post at Joy of Desserts. Congratulations on your 1000+ followers. Great new banner to celebrate!
These are amazing! Thanks for also linking them up at Muffin Monday!
These sound so tasty and easy too, and a beautiful photo!
Ok, so I admit I’ve never had Nutella. Everyone raves about it, and I’ve had coupons for it, but I’ve never bought it. Perhaps the time is coming soon! Thanks so much for linking this to my Must Try Mondays!
I love pumpkin, and I love Nutella, can’t wait to try these! I pinned them, so I can come back the recipe soon….Thanks for linking on Not Just a Housewife!
I love pumpkin. It looks so yummy! Great blog and lovely recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
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What size cupcake tins do you use? I made them in normal size and they came out mushy even though I baked them a few extra minutes.
@Heatherj Hm… I just used a standard size muffin tin. I put about 1/4 in each tin. How was the batter when you made it? It should have looked like normal cake batter, not runny or anything.
@Heatherj ha, I mean about 1/4 CUP