Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Espresso Frosting
Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Espresso Frosting are rich and fudgy, and the decadent frosting with a hint of espresso flavor sends them right over the top.
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Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 package cake mix
- 1 small package chocolate pudding not instant
- 1 TBSP Nielsen-Massey vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1¼ cups coffee warm
- ½ cup oil
For the frosting:
- 1 stick butter
- ⅓ cup strong coffee warm
- ⅖ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
For the cupcakes:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds and then on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Scoop into cupcake tins lined with baking liners or prepared greased pans. Remember to fill the tins 2/3 full or the cupcakes will overflow.
- Bake according to the box directions.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
For the frosting:
- Melt butter in bowl, whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Alternate the confectioners sugar and the coffee until the frosting is mixed smooth.