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Heavenly Coffee-Chocolate Cupcakes Delight

Heavenly Coffee-Chocolate Cupcakes Delight

Indulge in this Heavenly Coffee-Chocolate Cupcakes Delight—rich, moist, and infused with bold coffee flavor for the ultimate treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee

Equipment

  • Muffin/cupcake tin
  • Paper cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Add the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  1. Slowly pour in the hot coffee, mixing until the batter is smooth and thin.
  1. Fill each liner about 2/3 full, then bake in the oven for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  1. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  1. Meanwhile, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then add the dissolved coffee and mix well.
  1. Gradually add the powdered sugar until creamy and spreadable.
  1. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and swirl it high on each cupcake.
  1. Drizzle with warm chocolate ganache and sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best enjoyed the day they’re made, but they can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature if unfrosted. Frosted cupcakes should be refrigerated and consumed within 5 days.
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