Coffee Cupcakes With Mocha Buttercream Frosting

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line your cupcake pan with liners or grease with butter and flour.

Step 2

Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, espresso powder, and sugar in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Whisk vigorously the oil, milk, coffee, eggs, and vanilla together in a large bowl.

Step 4

Slowly add the flour mixture to the coffee mixture and mix to combine. Do not over mix.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the batter among the liners. You may need to make a second batch.

Step 6

Bake the cupcakes for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cupcakes to completely cool.

Step 8

Cream the butter until light and fluffy.

Step 9

Slowly add the powdered sugar and salt.

Step 10

Mix the cream, espresso, coffee, salt, and cocoa powder together, then slowly add to the frosting while beating the mixture. You may not need all of the liquid.

Step 11

Frost, dust with extra cocoa powder, and enjoy!