Easy Nutella Brownies with Nutella Buttercream
These Easy Nutella Brownies with Nutella Buttercream are remarkable and simple! Ultra fudgy, rich, and insanely decadent brownies, swirled with Nutella, and then topped with Nutella frosting. They're ultra-concentrated with chocolate and hazelnut, and they're a cinch to whip up.
Servings 25 brownies
Ingredients
For Nutella Brownies:
- 1 c. butter melted
- 2 c. sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 c. cocoa powder
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. Nutella
For Nutella Buttercream:
- 1 c. unsalted butter softened
- 1 c. Nutella
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- about 4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 - 2 tbsp. cream
Instructions
For Nutella Brownies:
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and flour, mixing until just blended.
- Line a 9-inch pan with foil, hanging it over the edges.
- Spread batter evenly into the pan.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the Nutella until thin and melted, about 30-45 seconds.
- Drizzle it evenly over the brownie batter, and use a knife to lightly swirl.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs.
For Nutella Buttercream:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Add Nutella, vanilla, and powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- The frosting should be thick, but fluffy and pipeable. You can add a tablespoon or two of cream to adjust the consistency, if needed.
- Frost the brownies. Cut and serve.