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Easy Coffee Cupcakes

Make moist and fluffy Coffee Cupcakes loaded with bold coffee flavor, and topped with silky, creamy frosting - with no dairy or eggs (+ you can’t tell!). A simple, crowd-pleasing treat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of instant coffee, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup of warm water
  • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons of white or apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • Homemade or store-bought vegan frosting, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Line a cupcake tin with silicone or paper baking cups.
  2. In a cup, dissolve the instant coffee in the warm water. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer (or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer), mix together all the ingredients until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into each baking cup until it’s three-quarters full. Sprinkle a pinch of instant coffee on top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Test a cupcake by sticking a toothpick in the middle. If the toothpick comes out dry, the cupcakes are done.
  5. Place the trays on cooling racks and allow them to fully cool down before frosting.

Notes

  • Measure the flour accurately: First, fluff it up in the bag with a fork. Then, use a spoon to transfer it to the measuring cup, leveling it off with the back of a knife.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter: Mix the ingredients until just combined and smooth – a few tiny lumps are fine. Over-mixing leads to dense, gummy, sunken bakes.
  • For a stronger coffee flavor: Dissolve more coffee in the hot water or use espresso instead. If it tastes too mild after baking, a strong coffee vegan buttercream works wonders.
  • Make leftovers: They taste even better on day two!

Nutrition Information

Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 8g (16%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 8g 16%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.