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Mocha Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12
Description
Mocha cupcakes with coffee flavor that actually comes through. Dissolve the espresso powder in hot liquid instead of whisking it into the dry flour.
Ingredients
    For the Mocha Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 1/2 tsp espresso powder
    • For the Espresso Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
Instructions
    Bake the Cupcakes
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with 12 liners.
  2. 2
    Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3
    Whisk together the oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk in three additions, mixing just until combined.
  5. 5
    Stir the espresso powder into the hot water until fully dissolved, then stir into the batter. The batter will look thin.
  6. 6
    Fill liners two-thirds full and bake 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
    7. Make the Frosting and Assemble
  7. 7
    Dissolve the espresso powder in the milk.
  8. 8
    Beat the butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar gradually, alternating with the espresso milk, until fluffy.
  9. 9
    Pipe or spread the espresso buttercream over the cooled cupcakes.
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