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Coffee Cupcakes
Coffee lovers will adore these easy Coffee Cupcakes, featuring a moist espresso-laced cupcake topped with coffee buttercream. A delicious way to start the morning or end the day!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 37 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 22 min👤 Madhumita Sathishkumar📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
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Instructions for cupcake
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set it aside.
3
In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, espresso powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
espresso powder2 tablespoons
4
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy.
cup unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature)1/2unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature)1 cup
5
Gradually add eggs, one at a time, along with vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Then, incorporate sour cream into the mixture with a quick mix.
large eggs (, room temperature)2vanilla extract2 teaspoon
6
Add half of the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Pour in the remaining flour mixture and add whole milk. Mix until the ingredients come together to form a smooth batter.
whole milk (, room temperature)2 tablespoons
7
Using a cookie scoop or a quarter-measure cup, fill each muffin liner about three-quarters full of the batter. Repeat this process until all the muffin liners are filled.
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Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to ⏱️ 22 minutes, or until the cupcakes turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to rest in the muffin tray for ⏱️ 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Instructions for coffee buttercream frosting
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In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter at medium speed for approximately 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes until it becomes pale and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, a few teaspoons at a time, while continuing to mix. Incorporate espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture. Slowly add heavy cream to achieve a smooth and fluffy frosting consistency.
espresso powder2 tablespoonsvanilla extract2 teaspoon
12
Fill a piping bag fitted with a star-tip nozzle with the prepared frosting. Secure the other end of the piping bag with a small clamp to prevent leakage.
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Swirl the frosting over the cooled coffee cupcakes and lightly dust them with cocoa powder. Enjoy!
cocoa powder (, for dusting)2 teaspoon
Nutrition Facts
calories
547 kcal
fat Content
27 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
62 g
sodium Content
119 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
98 mg
carbohydrate Content
75 g
saturated Fat Content
17 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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