Description
Delicious coffee-flavored cupcakes topped with creamy coffee buttercream frosting, perfect for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and cooled coffee.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the buttercream: In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the coffee buttercream.
Notes
Ensure the coffee is strong for a robust flavor; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g