Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes feature a perfect chocolate cupcake stuffed with Nutella and topped with a delightful raspberry buttercream.

Isn’t it funny how the mind works? Whenever you are working on a new project, learning about a specific subject, or shopping for a big purchase, it seems like everything and anything related suddenly starts appearing by the dozen in your life. I recently started reading Outlander and it seems like the subjects surrounding the book are infiltrating my life and the world as a whole. I have to admit that I’ve become a bit obsessed and have spent the last few nights up late reading, I can’t put this one down!

If you aren’t familiar, the book follows an English woman who time travels to 18th century Scotland which sounds a bit cheesy but it’s so good – promise! She is throttled through time while visiting standing stones in the Scottish highlands. Since beginning the book the news has reported stories on new revelations about Stonehenge and increasing coverage on the Scottish independence referendum, both distinctly related to the book’s plot. Strange. Stranger, still, is the fact that I am reading an historical fiction about the people who were my ancestors. My mom was born in Scotland and although I’ve visited before and can appreciate the descriptions of the land, I can’t imagine my ancient ancestors wearing kilts and fighting with dirks and muskets!! It seems so completely foreign.

Have you read any of the Outlander series or watched the TV adaption? As I read the book I can’t help but think how poorly I’d do if I were sent back to the 1700s. I am too accustomed to modern amenities. Plus I would miss all my favorite foods such as cupcakes! I’m certain the 1700s had nothing like these Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes, which makes me very happy to live in modern times. These cupcakes are ridiculously good and will satisfy any chocolate craving. You are going to die over this recipe! It’s my new go-to cupcake for entertaining.

If you make these Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes, be sure to take a picture and tag it #handletheheat on Instagram. I love seeing your photos!