Cappuccino "Cup" Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 10 coffee mugs with nonstick spray.
2. 2
   In a small bowl combine instant coffee and 2 tablespoons hot water.
3. 3
   Mix and set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl combine cake mix, milk, oil, eggs and half the coffee.
5. 5
   Mix until blended.
6. 6
   Reserve 1/2 cup of the cake batter.
7. 7
   Fill coffee mugs 2/3 of the way with cake batter.
8. 8
   In small bowl combine remaining coffee, cocoa powder and reserved cake mix and mix well.
9. 9
   Add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to each mug and swirl into batter with a toothpick or skewer.
10. 10
    Place mugs on a baking sheet.
11. 11
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes come out clean.
12. 12
    Allow to cool.
13. 13
    Mix vanilla extract together with whipped topping.
14. 14
    Place a dollop of the topping onto each cake.
15. 15
    Dust topping with ground cinnamon and insert the cinnamon sticks into the cakes.