Toffee Mocha Cupcakes

Name: Toffee Mocha Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 cupcakes.
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

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

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 in 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 422 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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

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scrumptious-16

Apr 15, 2015

They are sooo delicious
Nicolejanine

Jan 14, 2013

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

Nov 12, 2012

Delightful!
s_pants

Dec 20, 2011

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

Oct 27, 2011

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
dannyandcelina

Oct 14, 2010

Delicious!
dmgiblin

May 18, 2010

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.
maggieaw

May 17, 2010

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

May 16, 2010

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

May 10, 2010

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.