Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Cupcakes first became popular in the United States during the 19th century, and the term ‘cupcake’ originated from the practice of baking cakes in individual cups.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 68 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 8 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Instant coffee powder
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 3 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and instant coffee powder.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the hot water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
11. Stir in the vanilla extract.
12. Gradually add the heavy cream, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
13. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.