Description
Indulge in rich Espresso Brownie Cupcakes topped with luscious Coffee Buttercream, a perfect treat for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for buttercream)
- Crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans (for decoration)
- Cocoa powder dusting (for decoration)
- Chocolate sprinkles or shavings (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt the ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Whisk together ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then stir in ¼ cup of milk until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Beat ½ cup of softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, continuing to beat until smooth. Mix in the dissolved espresso powder and 1 tablespoon of milk, adding more if necessary.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and decorate with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a vegan twist, substitute dairy-free butter and alternative milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg