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Coffee Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting: A Must-Try Delight!

Delicious coffee-flavored cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for coffee lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee cooled

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the cooled coffee, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the buttercream using a piping bag or a knife.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g

Notes

  • For a mocha twist, add 1 tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter.
  • For a fun topping, sprinkle chocolate shavings or coffee beans on the frosted cupcakes.

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