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Coffee Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Coffee Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream Frosting

Light and airy coffee cupcakes topped with a whipped coffee buttercream frosting make for the perfect after dinner treat.
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Servings: 2 dozen
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 T. strong brewed coffee
  • 1 t. coffee emulsion
  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 t. baking powder
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 1/4 c. milk

For the frosting:

  • 3 sticks butter softened
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 t. coffee emulsion
  • 1 T. strong brewed coffee
  • 2 T. heavy cream
  • gold sprinkles optional
  • crunchy chocolate balls optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, coffee, and coffee emulsion and mix well to combine.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well to combine.
  • Add the milk and mix until well combined.
  • Add the remaining flour and mix until smooth.
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners so they are 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting put the butter in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium high speed until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar a half cup at a time until the frosting is smooth.
  • Add in the coffee emulsion, coffee, and heavy cream and beat until combined. Add additional powdered sugar if needed.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes then decorate with sprinkles and crispy chocolate balls if desired.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 306mg | Sugar: 32g