Special Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

Special Mocha Cupcakes Recipe
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82% would make again

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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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Special Mocha Cupcakes published in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p27

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Special Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

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Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2009 by dpurcell

These cupcakes were so YUMMY! The coffee wasn't over powering, just darn right good. Light fluffy icing...what's not to love. My whole family gobbled them right up. My only complaint would be is that the recipe only makes 12.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2009 by Nikircr

Didn't think these would be very good but was I ever surprised. Try these I guarantee you won't be sorry. I also like using all semi sweet chips in the icing. Moist, Fudgy, Yummmmmmmm

Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2009 by snaxx

I made these cupcakes for my boss's birthday last week. I licked the bowl after I had the batter in the pans, and it was lucious even unbaked. He said they were the best cupcakes he had ever eaten. this recipe is a keeper, and I am sure I will make it very often. A winner, for sure. next time I make it tho, I think that instead of melting the butter along with the chocolate chips, I will just whip the softened butter in after the chips are melted and see the texture of that.

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Doreenpv

I prefer 6 Tab of semi sweet chips instead of 3 and 3.

This recipe is delish.

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