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Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes: Rich, Moist, and Irresistible

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Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes are rich, moist, and flavorful treats made with cocoa and brewed coffee, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and depth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons coffee or milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and coffee.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently.
  5. Divide batter into cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely on a rack.
  8. Beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and coffee to make frosting.
  9. Frost cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overmix batter for soft cupcakes.
  • Use strong coffee for better flavor.
  • Let cupcakes cool before frosting.
  • Store properly to maintain freshness.
  • Add chocolate chips for extra richness.

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