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Toffee Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

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Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction in this recipe from Brenda Melancon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty, they'll go fast!

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Toffee Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate toffee bits
FROSTING:
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons instant espresso granules
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate toffee bits

Directions

Dissolve espresso granules in boiling water; cool.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with espresso mixture and mix well. Fold in toffee bits.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
In a large bowl, combine frosting and espresso granules. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate chips and toffee bits. Yield: 16 cupcakes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 422 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 302 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Toffee Mocha Cupcakes in Taste of Home April/May 2007

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Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2013 by Nicolejanine

These are the best cupcakes I have ever made! The coffee chocolate combination is just right and absolutely delicious!!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by ButterLovingGirl

Delightful!

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by s_pants

OH my gosh!!! These were so moist and delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by chugaluga

THESE WERE AWESOME!!! Since I am against buying pre-maid icing, I made my own and just added a tsp of espresso powder and it was Rockin!! LOVE THESE and can't wait to make them again

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by dannyandcelina

Delicious!

Reviewed on May. 18, 2010 by dmgiblin

These were a huge hit at an event I took them too. I changed up the recipe a bit and made homemade icing but they are definitely on my "bake again" list.

Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by maggieaw

These are very good- one of those treats that after eating one you want another! Delicious combination of flavors!

Reviewed on May. 16, 2010 by sotanghon

Made this recipe, the concoction of toffee, coffee and chocolate go well together. Tastes really good!

Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by tkarinas

Toffee mocha cupcakes are simple and easy to make and one my family simply loves. We make it whenever we want a special treat for a simple dinner and all of us enjoy eating it. It's a keeper and definitely going in my recipe box.