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Easy Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes

Decadent Easy Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes to Delight You

Indulge in Easy Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes, a quick and delicious blend of chocolate and coffee flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder ensure high-quality for best taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cups hot brewed coffee use a robust brew
  • 0.5 cups milk can be substituted with plant-based milk
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted for easy mixing
  • 1 cups granulated sugar use brown sugar for added moisture
  • 2 large eggs room temperature is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cups heavy cream cold for best results
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened for easy blending
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter soft for ideal consistency
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cups cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration
  • to taste dark chocolate for drizzle
  • to taste white chocolate for drizzle

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix the hot brewed coffee, milk, and melted unsalted butter together until smooth. Then add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth with small lumps.
  5. Scoop the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full, and bake for 16–18 minutes.
  6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Whip the heavy cream and instant coffee granules until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and cream cheese until thick and creamy.
  8. Beat together the softened unsalted butter, then add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by brewed coffee and vanilla extract.
  9. Fill each cooled cupcake with the coffee filling and frost with the chocolate buttercream.
  10. Melt dark and white chocolate separately for drizzle and decorate the frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix.

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