Coffee Mocha Cupcakes

Name: Coffee Mocha Cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup coffee concentrate; 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature; 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar; 2 tablespoons coffee concentrate

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup coffee concentrate
1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons coffee concentrate

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2

Line muffin tins with paper liners.
3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. set aside.
4

To the bowl, add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium
5

for 1 min. With a large spoon or spatula, stir in boiling water and coffee. Batter will be thin.
6

Fill liners 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 15-17 min. Remove cupcakes from tin to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before frosting.
7

In a medium bowl, add the butter start to whip with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1 min.
8

Add confectioners sugar 1/2 cup at a time, continuing to whip. Add coffee concentrate and blend well. Ready to use immediately or refrigerate for later use.