Tortine alla Nutella {Cupcakes filled with Nutella}
We’re celebrating! No it’s not my birthday {that was last month in case you missed it ; ) } It’s not our blogaversary {that’s in January} but you’re getting closer. We’re celebrating our BRAND SPANKING NEW SHINY LOOK! Yes bell’alimento has a brand new look but don’t worry – even though we have a brand new outside we’re still the same on the inside ; )
What better way to celebrate than with Nutella! You knew that was coming. I just can’t help myself. I’m weak when it comes to Nutella. I’m just weak. It’s my kryptonite. Always will be. And I’m on a mission to make it everyone else’s kryptonite too ; ) This cupcake will satisfy the choco-holic and nutella-holic in you all at once! It’s so moist and airy! And as you’re biting into it just when you think it can’t get any better you get this ooey crunchy surprise. Nutella and Bacio chocolates come together and *fireworks* *champagne corks popping*
And I didn’t even mention the icing. Oh my sweet mamma the icing. And yes, it’s my Mamma’s icing. I am fully aware this isn’t something that’s going to make it onto any low calorie or healthy menus. But it’s sooooooooo good that I just block that out ; ) Sweet goodness, it’s almost too much for me to handle. Almost ; )
Light and fluffy chocolate cake…Nutella… Bacio chocolates {my second favorite Italian chocolate} and icing so good I could just pipe it directly into my mouth. It’s definitely perfect for a celebration!
This celebration wouldn’t be possible without COOKIELICOUS! She is the mastermind behind the brand spanking new look, and although I’m totally biased I think it’s ah-mazing and I just love her to pieces! She’s so gracious that she’s going to GIVEAWAY a new HEADER DESIGN to one of you lucky readers OR a CUSTOM TWITTER BACKGROUND. Winner’s Choice! *and the crowd goes wild*
Edited to add: Thank you for your entries. Contest is closed. Winner announced HERE:
- And now for the GIVEAWAY…
To enter simply:1. leave a comment telling us what you love best about our makeover or what features you’d like to see added to bell’alimento.
{bonus entries}
2. Follow bell’alimento on TWITTERand RT the following & let us know you did so! {NOTE: you have to be following bell’alimento for this entry to count}
@bellalimento is celebrating their new look w/#Nutella Cupcakes & a GIVEAWAY http://bit.ly/b6KADF
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That’s 5 chances to win!
Legal Schmegal: Contest is open to EVERYONE {hooray} and is open until Monday August 23rd at 12:00 pm EST. One winner will be drawn by a magic eight ball, ehem random.org. NOTE: Winner will be responsible for installation of design.
Baci e In bocca al lupo {Good Luck}!
What you’ll need: {makes 18 large cupcakes}
{cupcakes}
2 sticks of unsalted butter – softened
5 eggs -separated
2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups cake flour sifted twice
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 teaspoons Nutella
10 Bacio Chocolates – crushed
{icing}
1 pound confectioner’s sugar
1 cup shortening
7 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 Bacio Chocolates – crushed
What to do:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In your mixer, cream butter & sugar together until pale in color & very creamy. Add egg yolks one at a time mixing well after each one.
2. Into a large bowl add cake flour, cocoa powder, salt & baking soda. Gently whisk together to combine. Add the vanilla extract to the buttermilk. Set aside.
3. Alternate the flour mixture with buttermilk (end with flour) and add to butter/sugar mixture. Continue mixing until well combined. Set aside.
3. Into a separate mixing bowl, beat egg whites with your whisk attachment until stiff. Gently fold into cake mixture.
4. Line your cupcake pans with cupcake liners and fill 1/2 of the way up with batter.
5. Add the nutella and crushed bacio chocolates into a small bowl. Mix well to combine. Take 1 teaspoon of the Nutella mixture and add it to the center of each cupcake. Finish topping off cupcakes with 1/4 more batter each. Cupcakes should be 3/4 way filled when you’re finished. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before icing.
6. WHILE cupcakes are cooling make icing: into your mixer add: confectioner’s sugar, shortening, milk, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. With your paddle attachment, mix until well combined.
7. Place icing into a pastry bag {or zip lock bag} and pipe onto cupcakes. Garnish with additional crushed Bacio chocolates.
Buon Appetito!
And Psst.
COOKIELICIOUS is available if you’re in the market for a brand new look for your blog/site. Get to her before she has a waiting list longer than Rapunzel’s hair ; )
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These look divine!
I know this sounds super girly, but I love that your new site color is pink, haha!! I also love the boxes with the “recent from” headings. Cute idea!
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Oh these look delicious! I love Bacio chocolates too!
I love your blog no matter what, but I think the new design is much easier on the eyes to read!
Lovely new site! And very cute looking cupcake.
What can I use instead of Bacio chocolate?
Avanika I think Ferrero Rocher chocolates would be tasty too ; )
I love how simple and clean it looks!
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Love the new look. The photography is crystal clear.
I’m trying these yummie cupcakes later today…….how can I not!!!
Keep those great recipes coming, many thanks.
I think your new look is great! I like the open feeling and white background.
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LOVE your new look!! These nutella cupcakes are gorgeous and so worthy of a celebration. Cookielicous is so very talented, excellent giveaway!! xo
I love the easy way to share the posts!
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Cookielicious! I just shared on FB. These look delicious!
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I subscribe to your feed-anything with nutella sounds great-these look amazing!
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I love the new look everything is crystal clear and easier to read—one think that kind of annoys me (I probably just don’t know how to move it or get rid of it) –but the Box to share on twitter or facebook makes it really hard to read the page on my mini notebook–much less my phone.
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Love nutella, nom nom like it very much
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I love the new site and I can’t wait to try one of these cupcakes. I just happen to have jars (that’s right jars) of nutella on hand. I think I’m addicted
Thanks for a great new recipe to try.
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I love the new look. 2 columns is great! white background just looks so clean!
this is what i want my blog to look like when it grows up.
Subscribed! I love the subscribe features on the side!
Love the site, easier to read!
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