espresso cupcakes

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature

Preparation

Step 1

mix the espresso powder into the brewed coffee until dissolved; set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

preheat the oven to 350F. Line a standard sized muffin pan with liners or spray with cooking spray.

Step 3

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat the butter and both sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until combined. In a measuring cup combine the milk, brewed coffee and milk. Slowly add the flour mixture alternately with the coffee mixture into the butter mixture.

Step 4

Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5

Cool completely and frost with your favorite frosting.