Cakes

Espresso Cupcakes with Cherry Frosting

February 08, 2014

My husband has been on this kick lately where he orders free product samples for us and through this sampling, I have wound up with three packs of espresso in a week and was left wondering how in the world I would use that much jacked-up coffee. Drinking that much just wouldn’t happen at my house, nor would I want to encourage it … surely someone reading this is familiar with “Tweak” from the animated show “South Park” and if you are, then I don’t need to explain what happens when copious amount

2 c. sugar
1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 c. milk
1/2 c. olive oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. prepared espresso (boiling if possible)
For the frosting:
16 oz. plain cream cheese, softened
1.5-2 c. powdered sugar (confectioner’s)
1 tbsp. cherry extract
3 tsp. maraschino cherry juice

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat with hand mixer until completely mixed, but do not over-beat. Stir in hot espresso (batter will be thin). Pour into cupcake...
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Nutritions

Calories
260

Sodium
431mg
17% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
57g
19% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 0.97g 4%

Polysaturated Fat 0.57g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 1g 6%

Cholesterol 4mg 1%

Sodium 431mg 17%

Potassium 272mg 7%

Protein 6g 12%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 13%

Sugar 34g 69%

Vitamin A 124IU 2%

Vitamin B6 0.38mg 19%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 86mg 8%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Vitamin A 402IU 8%

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