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CHOCOLATE COFFEE CREAM CUPCAKES

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Rich chocolate cupcakes with a hidden surprise—velvety coffee cream filling inside! Top them with silky ganache or coffee buttercream for the ultimate mocha lover’s dream.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes: 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled), ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar), ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
For the Coffee Cream Filling: ½ cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp instant coffee granules (or espresso powder), 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Optional Ganache Topping: ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup heavy cream.
Optional Coffee Buttercream Frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 2 cups powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp strong brewed coffee, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt.

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease lightly.

  • Make the Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk coffee, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Divide batter evenly into liners, filling ⅔ full.

  • Bake the Cupcakes: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Prepare the Coffee Cream Filling: In a small saucepan, dissolve coffee granules in heavy cream over low heat. Let cool slightly. Whip with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Chill.

  • Fill the Cupcakes: Cut a small core from the center of each cooled cupcake. Fill with coffee cream and replace tops if desired.

  • Add Ganache or Buttercream (Optional):

    • Ganache: Heat cream until hot (not boiling). Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2–3 minutes. Stir until smooth and drizzle over cupcakes.

    • Buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, coffee, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and pipe onto cupcakes.

 

  • Decorate and Serve: Garnish with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or sprinkles. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and filled/frosted before serving. Store chilled for best texture, but allow to come to room temperature before enjoying.

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