"Super moist and rich homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy Nutella buttercream frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
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1 cup (240 ml) water
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1/2 cup (64 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 and 1/3 cups (167 g) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (200 g) sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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CREAMY NUTELLA FROSTING
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1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2 cups (240 g) confectioners' sugar
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3/4 cup (222 g) Nutella
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3-4 Tablespoons (45-60 ml) heavy cream*
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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salt to taste
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decorative candies (optional)