Scary-good Nutella cupcakes! Happy Halloween!

Here's some scary cupcakes in the spirit of Halloween. I actually had a terrifying nightmare of spiders after making these.  These nutella cupcakes literally made me wet myself a couple of times over!

Nutella is one of my favourite things in the world.  My JERK boyfriend (just kidding, he's awesome) bought me a jar about two weeks ago.  After polishing it off with a spoon within a day or two, I was INSPIRED, albeit a couple of pounds heavier. 

I followed a nutella cupcake recipe- but after doing this I decided that the delicious nutella flavour that I yearn for was lost once baked. But have no fear- I injected these bad boys with nutella, then made a nutella-based frosting.  They were amazing! (Obvs!) But in retrospect next time I'll probably just follow my favourite chocolate cupcake recipe, inject the centres with nutella, and slather on that delicious nutella frosting! The shortening I added makes it healthier.  Or something. 

I dyed some fondant black, and made some spooky shapes.  Took the better half of an afternoon, but I had fun doing it!  Again, these are shot from some ghetto cameras, so the photos don't really do them justice.

Here's the Nutella Frosting recipe- use on toast, to dip fruits and veggies in, stir some in your tea, or just decorate a cupcake:

• 1 cup Nutella
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk (add slowly)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Put the creamer attachment on your mixer, mix first two ingredients until incorporated. Mix in powdered sugar and milk, one at a time, alternating until you reach your desired consistency. Mix in vanilla- enjoy!

Happy Halloween!!!!