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Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Frosting Recipe

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These Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Frosting combine rich chocolate and robust coffee flavors for a decadent treat. Moist cupcakes are infused with instant coffee and topped with a creamy coffee-flavored buttercream, decorated elegantly with chocolate-covered coffee beans and chocolate shavings, perfect for coffee lovers and dessert aficionados alike.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–2.5 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1 tsp vinegar mixed with 1/2 cup milk)

Coffee Frosting

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–3.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1–1.5 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 4–6 tablespoons whipping cream or heavy cream

Decorations

  • Chocolate covered coffee beans, for decoration
  • Chocolate shavings, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line muffin pans with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to create the dry mixture for the cupcakes.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and instant coffee granules together until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb in the cupcakes.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients Gradually: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients one-third at a time, alternating with roughly one-third of the buttermilk or milk-vinegar mixture. Mix just until combined after each addition, avoiding overmixing, and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even incorporation.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter evenly into the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. This quantity makes approximately 14 to 15 cupcakes.
  6. Bake: Place the cupcake pans in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake – it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Prepare Coffee Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until combined.
  8. Dissolve Coffee in Cream: Combine the instant coffee granules with the whipping cream or heavy cream. While the coffee won’t fully dissolve, it will infuse the frosting with a rich coffee flavor.
  9. Finish Frosting: Gradually beat in the remaining powdered sugar half a cup at a time, alternating with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the coffee and cream mixture. Continue until achieving the desired flavor intensity and a smooth, pipeable consistency.
  10. Frost Cupcakes: After the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them generously using a knife or a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip to create decorative swirls.
  11. Decorate: Garnish the frosted cupcakes with chocolate-covered coffee beans and chocolate shavings for an elegant and thematic presentation.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free alternative, substitute buttermilk with non-dairy milk mixed with vinegar and use a dairy-free butter substitute for the frosting.
  • Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Instant coffee granules provide a strong coffee flavor without adding liquid; adjust the amount to your taste.
  • You can store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to pipe frosting with any decorative tip to create different designs.

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