Espresso Brownie Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream
Indulge in the decadent delight of Espresso Brownie Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream. These moist, fudgy cupcakes are a dream come true for coffee lovers, featuring a rich chocolate base infused with bold espresso flavor. Topped with a creamy coffee buttercream, they are perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual afternoon treats. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this irresistible sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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. Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and instant espresso powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir in the milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the coffee buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in dissolved espresso powder and adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg