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Espresso Cupcakes

Are you ready to take your cupcake game to a whole new level of deliciousness? These ultra-moist chocolate espresso cupcakes from @stirtastesmile are topped with velvety espresso buttercream and dipped in rich dark chocolate. They are the perfect blend of sweet and robust flavors that will make any coffee enthusiast’s day a little brighter.

  • Prep Time

    15min

  • Cook Time

    20min

  • Total Time

    35min

  • Servings

    12

  • Recipe Category Desserts

  • Recipe Cuisine American

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Amanda Valsamis @stir.taste.smile

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup natural cocoa powder
  • Âľ teaspoon baking soda
  • Âľ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ÂĽ cup milk whole or 2%, room temperature
  • ÂĽ cup vegetable oil
  • ÂĽ cup sour cream room temperature
  • ½ cup hot coffee (mix 1 teaspoon of DeLallo Instant Espresso Coffee Powder with ½ cup hot water)
  • Espresso Buttercream
  • 16 tablespoons salted butter room temperature, if you do not have salted butter add ÂĽ teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon DeLallo Instant Espresso Coffee Powder
  • ÂĽ cup cold heavy cream
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  • Cupcakes
  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup natural cocoa powder, Âľ teaspoon baking soda, Âľ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
  • In another bowl, beat together 1 large room temperature egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ÂĽ cup milk, ÂĽ cup vegetable oil, and ÂĽ cup sour cream.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Prepare ½ cup hot coffee by mixing 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder with ½ cup hot water. Pour the hot coffee into the batter and beat until fully incorporated. Do not over mix.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about â…” full (You may make 13 depending on the amount of flour)
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • Espresso Buttercream
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 16 tablespoons of room temperature salted butter (or ÂĽ teaspoon kosher salt if using unsalted butter) on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of Instant Espresso Powder to the butter. Continue to beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until each addition is fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add ÂĽ cup cold heavy cream. Once added, increase the speed to high and beat until the buttercream is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • If the buttercream is too thick, you can add a little more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
  • Divide the buttercream evenly over the cupcakes. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes if dipping in chocolate, just to get a bit cold.
  • Dip each cupcake into the chocolate, making sure to create a thin layer, the chocolate should be thin and melted, not thick.
  • Place in the refrigerator until set, take out and enjoy!
  • Chocolate Topping
  • Melt the chocolate and vegetable oil in a medium bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until fully melted.
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Espresso Cupcakes

Are you ready to take your cupcake game to a whole new level of deliciousness? These ultra-moist chocolate espresso cupcakes from @stirtastesmile are topped with velvety espresso buttercream and dipped in rich dark chocolate. They are the perfect blend of sweet and robust flavors that will make any coffee enthusiast’s day a little brighter.

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