Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Cupcake tin and liners
- Piping bag and tips
- Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
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 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
- 200 g cream cheese
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, crack the egg and combine it with milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then stir well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir gently until fully incorporated.
- Add the hot coffee to the batter and mix until combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- While the cupcakes bake, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until creamy, then adding dissolved coffee and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, drizzle with melted chocolate ganache, and sprinkle with chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is much appreciated for its ease and irresistible taste. A dessert that will showcase your baking talents!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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