Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy delight of Espresso Brownie Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream. These decadent treats combine a deep chocolate flavor with a bold espresso twist, making them a must-try for coffee aficionados. With their silky coffee buttercream topping and charming decorations, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. Plus, they’re simple to make, ensuring that both novice and experienced bakers can create something truly impressive. Treat yourself and your guests to these deliciously satisfying cupcakes that promise to elevate your dessert game!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans
- Cocoa powder dusting
- Chocolate sprinkles or shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar until combined, then beat in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir in milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into the cupcake liners (fill ⅔ full) and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- For the coffee buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in dissolved espresso powder and adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag and decorate with toppings like crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans or cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg