Espresso Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting : Bold & Sweet Recipe
These Espresso Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting are a bold and sweet treat that coffee lovers will adore. The rich espresso flavor in both the cupcakes and frosting makes for a deliciously indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Espresso Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Espresso Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon brewed espresso, cooled
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: extra cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, instant espresso powder, and brewed espresso.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mix until just combined.
- Bake: Spoon batter into cupcake liners, bake for 16–18 minutes, cool before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, instant espresso, and brewed espresso, beat until fluffy.
- Frost and Garnish: Transfer frosting to piping bag, frost cupcakes, garnish as desired.
Notes
- For a stronger espresso flavor, you can increase the amount of instant espresso powder in both the cupcakes and frosting.
- Ensure the brewed espresso has cooled before adding it to the batter and frosting.
- Decorate the cupcakes with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or coffee beans for an elegant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Espresso Cupcakes, Espresso Frosting, Coffee Dessert
