Description
Indulge in these delightful Mocha Cupcakes featuring a rich chocolate base, a hot fudge center, and creamy espresso buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 1/3 full with the batter.
- Place a spoonful of hot fudge sauce in the center of each cupcake, then cover with more batter until the liners are 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add brewed espresso and cream, mixing until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the espresso buttercream. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with coffee or your favorite beverage. Perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mocha, Cupcakes, Dessert, Chocolate, Coffee