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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cupcakes infused with coffee and topped with a rich coffee cream frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the coffee-milk mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and instant coffee until stiff peaks form.
  7. Pipe or spread the coffee cream frosting onto cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog