Special Mocha Cupcakes

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Recipe by Mary Bilyeu, Toledo, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Nov. 28, 2023

Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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    Yield:1 dozen
    Prep:25 min
    Cook:20 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cold
    • 1/2 cup canola oil
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
    • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • mocha frosting:
      • 3 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
      • 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
      • 1/3 cup butter, softened
      • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
      • 1 to 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
      • 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, coffee, oil, eggs, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into coffee mixture until blended.
    2. 2
      Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
    3. 3
      For frosting, in a microwave, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough coffee to reach desired consistency. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Top with sprinkles; gently press down.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 cupcake: 412 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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