04-04-2025
The Italian Way to Make Canned Frosting 10x Better
When I want to dress up my baked goods, I turn to the experts, including one of the original baking "influencers," Betty Crocker. It's safe to say the 100+-year-old company knows a thing or two about baking, and when they share a fan-favorite tip, we pay attention. There are endless ways to take a boxed cake mix from good to gourmet, but what about the frosting? Why put all that effort into the perfect cake if you're just going to top it with plain canned frosting?
That's where Betty Crocker's Nutella Frosting comes in. This is a game-changer for any dessert lover and it's so simple to make.
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Nutella is a smooth, chocolate-hazelnut spread that's gained worldwide popularity for its rich, creamy texture and irresistible flavor. Originally from Italy, it combines roasted hazelnuts, cocoa and sugar to create a luscious treat that pairs beautifully with everything from toast to pancakes—and now, frosting!
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Betty Crocker took the world's most beloved chocolate-hazelnut spread and turned it into a delicious frosting that's so good you'll want to eat it straight from the bowl (it's ok, go for it!).
This recipe is about as easy as they come. It only takes five minutes and can ice a whole cake with some leftovers for eating straight from the bowl, if you want to—and you will!
To make it, you'll need one 16-ounce tub of Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting and 1/3 cup of Nutella. In a medium bowl, mix the frosting and Nutella until fully combined and smooth. That's it!
This is an amazing recipe as it is, but you can make it better with a few simple tweaks.
To boost the chocolate flavor, you can swap vanilla frosting for Betty Crocker's Milk Chocolate Frosting for an even richer, fudgier topping. We're also wondering if swirling Nutella with Betty Crocker Strawberry frosting might also be a fun upgrade. (There's only one way to find out.)
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Homemade Nutella frosting is a creamy, dreamy treat that can be used in so many delicious ways! Use this delicious frosting on a 13x9-inch cake generously or load up a dozen cupcakes with this amazing topping.
If you have any leftovers, we have ideas for those too. Use some of the frosting to make a milkshake by blending a few spoonfuls with your favorite ice cream and a splash of milk, or you can swirl it into some espresso for a Nutella mocha twist!
You can also spread the frosting between two cookies or brownies for a fun dessert sandwich, or layer the frosting with crushed cookies and whipped cream for an easy parfait. We can also imagine warming up a slice of banana bread and topping it with some of the frosting.
To make your morning sweeter, you could also use some of the frosting as a topping for waffles, pancakes or French toast or use it as a filling for crepes.
