Chocolate-Coffee Cupcake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Cupcakes were originally baked in individual pottery cups, which is how they got their name.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 tablespoon Instant coffee powder
- 0.5 cup Milk
- For the coffee buttercream frosting:
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon Instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and instant coffee powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and instant coffee powder, beating until smooth. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the coffee buttercream frosting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.