Description
These Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes are the perfect blend of rich cocoa, bold espresso, and silky buttercream—ideal for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Milk or Buttermilk
- ⅓ cup Strong Brewed Coffee or Espresso
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk (for frosting)
- Pinch of Salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prep Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. In another, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, coffee, and dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Divide batter into liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Assemble the Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter, add espresso powder, powdered sugar, cream, and salt until fluffy.
- Cook to Perfection: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with chocolate curls, espresso beans, or dusted cocoa.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present beautifully on a platter and savor the mocha delight.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting.
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a smoother, deeper flavor.
- Refrigerate frosting briefly for firmer piping consistency.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze unfrosted cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Mocha Cupcakes, Coffee Dessert, Chocolate Espresso, Cupcake Recipes, Bakery Style Cupcakes