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Espresso Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting

Decadent Espresso Cupcakes with Silky Espresso Frosting

Indulge in these Espresso Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting, a perfect sweet treat for coffee lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Espresso Powder or dark roast instant coffee
  • 1 cup Brewed Espresso cool
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Softened Butter well-beaten
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar mixed in batches
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Brewed Espresso cool

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla, espresso powder, and brewed espresso.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake for 16-18 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Beat softened butter for frosting until creamy; mix in powdered sugar gradually.
  10. Add espresso powder and brewed espresso to frosting, beating until fluffy.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with espresso frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter for light cupcakes.

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