coffee cupcakes
Delicious coffee cupcakes with a rich coffee flavor and a light, tender crumb. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cupcakes are easy to make and topped with an optional coffee frosting for extra indulgence.
Materials
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup 120ml strong brewed coffee, cooled
- ¼ cup 60ml milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coffee Frosting (Optional):
- 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups 250g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Making the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Whisk the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) in a bowl.
- Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add brewed coffee and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Fill the cupcake liners ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Making the Coffee Frosting (Optional):
- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing after each addition.
- Mix in brewed coffee and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!