Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 cupcakes.
Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is a fresh touch that makes them extra special. —Sarah Vaughan, Waterville, Maine
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1/2 cup molasses
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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FROSTING:
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1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon baking cocoa
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2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
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2.
Fill 15 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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3.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 cupcake: 227 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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