Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Frosting, combining rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors that are sure to impress any dessert lover. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are topped with a creamy coffee frosting, making them perfect for birthdays, brunches, or casual get-togethers. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a gourmet treat right in your kitchen. Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible mocha-flavored delights!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2–2.5 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar and heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, coffee granules, and buttermilk.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar and remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake with coffee frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg