Description
Chocolate coffee cream cupcakes are a heavenly indulgence that combines rich chocolate and robust coffee with a luscious whipped cream topping. Each moist cupcake brings a delightful burst of flavor, making them perfect for any occasion, from cozy brunches to sweet after-dinner treats. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes promise to elevate your dessert game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and brewed coffee until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry mixtures until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream made by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, use flavored coffee or add extracts like vanilla or almond to the batter. Swap in dark chocolate or white chocolate for a different twist on flavor.