Coffee Cupcakes
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Coffee Cupcakes, a delightful blend of coffee and creamy goodness that makes for an irresistible treat. Perfect for celebrations or simply to brighten your day, these cupcakes are easy to make and will surely impress your guests. With customizable frosting options and a visually appealing design topped with chocolate sprinkles, you can create a dessert that not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Enjoy them alongside a cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 14 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups (207g) cake flour
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) strong black coffee, cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons strong black coffee, cooled to room temperature
- pinch of salt
- optional for garnish: chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine the cake flour, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and cooled coffee until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 19-22 minutes; cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add confectioners’ sugar, espresso powder (if using), cooled coffee, and adjust consistency as needed.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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