Description
Deliciously rich chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy coffee frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled coffee together.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill the liners: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Place the cupcake pan in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool completely: Once baked, transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack.
- Make the frosting: Whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and instant coffee granules until soft peaks form.
- Frost and enjoy: Generously frost your cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, coffee, dessert, baking