Description
Deliciously light and fluffy cupcakes infused with bold espresso, topped with creamy espresso buttercream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons strong espresso, cooled (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Whole coffee beans for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 3 to 4 minutes until light and pale.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cooled espresso, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the espresso mixture.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- To prepare the buttercream, beat the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add in the powdered sugar.
- Mix in the espresso, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with whole coffee beans if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality coffee beans for the best flavor. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg