Like to end a meal with a little something sweet? These chocolate cupcakes will do the trick for family and friends. This dessert is fast and fuss-free. — Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes
Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
8 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon hot water
Directions
- In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the frosting in a bowl. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; stir into frosting until smooth. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 325 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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