Description
Delightful Espresso Brownie Cupcakes topped with creamy Coffee Buttercream frosting, perfect for coffee lovers and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon coffee (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare wet ingredients: Whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cooled coffee, and espresso powder.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the coffee buttercream by beating softened butter until creamy, then adding powdered sugar and mixing until fluffy.
- Finish the buttercream by mixing in coffee and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the coffee buttercream.
- Enjoy the cupcakes with a cup of coffee or as a delightful treat.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and high-quality cocoa powder. Experiment with different flavors in the frosting for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, brownies, coffee, dessert, baking