Mocha Cupcakes
Mocha Cupcakes
Mocha Cupcakes are a delectable fusion of rich chocolate and robust coffee, perfect for satisfying both chocolate lovers and coffee aficionados. These cupcakes are ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee.
The base of the cupcake features a moist, chocolatey batter enriched with brewed espresso or instant coffee, enhancing the overall depth of flavor. This results in a deliciously moist crumb that melts in your mouth, with a perfect balance of sweetness from the sugar and a hint of bitterness from the coffee.
Topped with a velvety coffee-flavoured buttercream frosting, these cupcakes elevate the experience with a creamy texture and a delightful coffee kick. The frosting can be made with espresso powder or brewed coffee, ensuring that the coffee flavor shines through. A dusting of cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or even a drizzle of chocolate ganache adds a beautiful finishing touch.
Baking Tips:
- Ensure the coffee is cooled before adding it to the batter to prevent cooking the eggs.
- For an extra mocha kick, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter or folding in finely chopped dark chocolate.
Mocha Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the cake mix
- 1 each egg
- 2 each 2 egg yolks
- 125 ml Milk
- 125 ml Coffee shot cold strong
- 10 ml Vanilla extract
- 375 grams Plain (cake) flour sifted
- 125 grams Cocoa powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda (Bicarbonate Soda)
- 2 tsps. Baking Powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 250 grams sugar
- 500 grams Butter
For a very simple easy frosting / Buttercream
- 1 kilo Icing sugar / powdered sugar / confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 40 ml Milk
- 10 ml Coffee cold strong
- 10 ml Vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake
- Pre-heat the oven to 180℃/350°F
- Grease and flour bottoms of 18 cupcake pans or use paper liners.
- Sift, then measure flour. Add salt, Cocoa, Baking Powder, and Bicarbonate Soda. Sift and mix well with a whisk.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and egg yolks, beating until well-blended.
- Combine Coffee and sour milk and add alternately with flour to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Bake at 180℃/350°F for 20 -25 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
For a very simple easy frosting / Buttercream
- Allow the Butter to come to room temperature.
- Cream butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the sugar until mixed.
- add the coffee and beat in vanilla extract.
- Add milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- reserve until ready to decorate your cupcakes
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