Mocha Cupcakes Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 cupcakes
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Mocha Cupcakes Recipe
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These chocolate cupcakes with espresso buttercream frosting taste just like your favorite mocha latte!
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 13.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (1 box)
- ½ cup brewed espresso or black coffee hot (180-200°F)
- ½ cup milk room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs room temperature
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons brewed espresso or black coffee
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Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count cupcake tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, hot coffee, milk, oil, and eggs.
- Fill each cupcake tin ¾ of the way full (I used a ¼ cup cookie scoop to ensure they’re all the same size) and bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool before frosting.
For the Frosting
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- On low speed, add in the coffee powder and continue to beat until well-incorporated.
- With the mixer still on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Add in the espresso and turn the mixer to high speed. Beat until the icing is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip and frost the cupcakes as desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store mocha cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Storage: Store mocha cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You will want to make sure your butter is softened, not melted, for the buttercream frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
313IU
(6%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 313IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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