chocolate coffee cup cakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup milk

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the brewed coffee and milk, and mixing until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
8. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add the cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined and creamy.
3. If the frosting is too thick, add more brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate coffee cupcakes!