Hazelnut Buttercream

Jul 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with hazelnut buttercream on a cooling rack

A swirlable hazelnut buttercream for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

½ cup (114.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
2.0 cups (240.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
⅓ cup (90.0 g)hazelnut paste
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whole milk, as needed
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar and salt, then the hazelnut paste, and beat until combined.
Beat in the milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is soft and swirlable, then beat on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.
Spread or pipe onto the tops of completely cooled doughnuts.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make hazelnut buttercream?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store hazelnut buttercream?

Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.

A swirlable hazelnut buttercream for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

192 Calories / serving

11.5g Fat

22.0g Carbs

1.4g Protein

20.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2304 cal · 138g fat · 264g carbs · 17g protein · 246g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 192 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 36 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 26 min·1.3 mi·~2600 steps
Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
Swimming laps 27 min
Jogging 19 min·1.6 mi·~3050 steps
Stair climbing 18 min·~1600 steps
Dancing 31 min
Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 45 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.