Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream

October 24, 2018

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Mocha cupcakes have the perfect chocolate flavor and texture with a buttercream that has the right amount of coffee flavor.

1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons
espresso powder

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Place 16 muffins liners into muffin tins.

In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the coffee and espresso powder until the powder is completely dissolved. Add in the...

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Nutritions

Calories
219

Sodium
34mg
1% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
0.9g
3% DV