Description
Delicious Coffee Cupcakes topped with Espresso Buttercream, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup espresso, brewed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring to mix well after each addition.
- Stir in Coffee and Vanilla: Mix in the cooled brewed coffee and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Allow your cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Make the Espresso Buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and brewed espresso until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cool, generously frost with Espresso Buttercream.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg