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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes Recipe You’ll Love – Naomi’s Recipes

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Start by whisking your dry ingredients, then pour the hot coffee mixture right in – that’s what makes the batter smooth and shiny. Don’t overmix; just stir until no streaks remain, and you’re good to go.

When the cupcakes are cool, whip up the frosting. I like to pipe it in a swirl, but a simple knife spread works just as well. Top with a dusting of cocoa, and you’ll have a bakery-worthy treat that looks as good as it tastes.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes Recipe You’ll Love – Naomi’s Recipes
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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes Recipe You’ll Love – Naomi’s Recipes

These Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes are moist, rich, and perfectly balanced with a hint of espresso that deepens the chocolate flavor. Topped with a silky coffee buttercream, they're a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time22 mins
Total Time42 mins
Servings12 cupcakes
CourseDessert
Calories320 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Dissolve 1 tablespoon instant coffee in hot water, then add to dry ingredients along with oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
  3. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  4. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Dissolve 1 tablespoon instant coffee in milk, then add to butter with powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, adding more milk if needed.
  5. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For an extra moist crumb, swap the buttermilk with sour cream thinned with a little milk. Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze unfrosted for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 320 kcalProtein: 4gCarbs: 38gFat: 17gFiber: 2g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.