Description
Indulge in the delectable Espresso Brownie Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream, where rich chocolate meets the robust flavor of espresso. These fudgy cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party, a cozy get-together, or simply an afternoon treat. With their easy preparation and impressive presentation, you’ll find these delightful treats quickly become a favorite among friends and family. Topped with silky coffee buttercream and garnished with crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans, they provide the ultimate sweet experience for coffee lovers.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in granulated sugar until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and stir in milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the coffee buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar followed by the dissolved espresso powder and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg