Description
Indulge in these rich and moist Velvety Mocha Chocolate Cupcakes, perfect for coffee lovers! Topped with a creamy mocha frosting and adorned with chocolate shavings, these cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For the Mocha Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coffee and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 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.
- Make the Frosting: To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until smooth. Stir in the coffee and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Make sure the brewed coffee is cooled before adding it to the batter.
- For extra flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg