Mocha Cupcakes

By peridot728

Ingredients

• For the Cupcakes:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp espresso powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• For the Frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbsp espresso powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup
• 5 cup powdered sugar

Details

Servings 30
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, baking powder and espresso powder. Set aside.

In a measuring cup, mix together cooled coffee and buttermilk. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, beating in one at a time. Slowly add in dry ingredients, alternating with milk mixture (about 3 additions of each). Pour batter into cupcake liners, no more than half full.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

For the frosting:
Warm cream for about 30 seconds in microwave. Whisk in espresso powder and chocolate syrup. Set aside.

Beat butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar together, until fluffy. About 3-5 minutes. Adding cream mixture slowly until desired consistency.

Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with chocolate covered espresso bean (if desired).
ENJOY.