Nutella Cupcakes

What is a gal to do, especially one who is time-strapped and love DIY desserts to bits? Find fail safe recipes that are simple, simple, simple!

Nutella day which occurs every February 5 has this fabulous website which contains such recipes. I found a dead simple 4-ingredient (yes, 4!) recipe and embarked on it straight away. The first attempt was a boo-boo as I allowed the cupcakes to overbaked and end up with killer cupcakes. For this second attempt which I did just last night, I watched the baking like a hawk and everything turned out ok! :)

The recipe is taken from Savory Sweet Life.

Recipe (Yields about 30 mini cupcakes)
1/2 cup Nutella spread
1 large egg (weight at least 56g with shell)
5 tablespoons (75g) plain flour
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (I did without for the 2nd round)

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 176 deg C. Line a baking tray with mini cupcake papers.

2. Using a fork, whisk the Nutella and egg till smooth.

3. Add the flour in 3 batches, blending well after each addition.

4. Spoon the batter into the paper cups and bake for about 5 mins.

5. The cupcakes are ready when a toothpick inserted in is gooey with crumbs.

6. Remove to cool on racks immediately.
7. Serve immediately or cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

P.S. I had adapted some of the steps as I find it easier to manage the batter.