Description
Espresso Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting are the ultimate indulgence for coffee aficionados. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are bursting with rich espresso flavor and crowned with a creamy espresso frosting that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Perfect for any occasion, they evoke cozy café vibes and promise to elevate your dessert game. Delight in the aroma as you bake these treats that are sure to impress friends and family during gatherings or simply as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brewed espresso (cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Stir espresso powder into warm milk until dissolved; add to the batter gradually.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and cooled espresso until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg