Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes
These easy Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes feature moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy cocoa buttercream, a drizzle of melted chocolate, and a signature Ferrero Rocher candy. A show-stopping dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
For Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
For Toppings
- 24 Ferrero Rocher candies unwrapped
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vanilla, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix on low to combine, then on medium for 1 minute.
- Fill cupcake liners ½–⅔ full. Bake for 14–16 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter, cocoa, salt, and half the sugar. Add rest of sugar, milk, vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Melt chocolate chips and transfer to a piping bag.
- Pipe frosting on cupcakes, drizzle with melted chocolate, and top with a Ferrero Rocher.