Description
Decadent Kahlua chocolate cupcakes combine rich cocoa and coffee flavors for a perfect indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Kahlua
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- Combine the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter: beat softened butter until creamy, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract and Kahlua.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients: gradually add the flour mixture to the buttery blend, alternating with brewed coffee until fully combined.
- Add chocolate chips: fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Fill the liners: divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, ensuring not to overfill.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick — it should come out clean.
- Cool before serving: allow cupcakes to cool before icing or enjoying.
Notes
Cupcakes can be paired with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg