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Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes Recipe You’ll Love

Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes Recipe You'll Love

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Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and aromatic coffee with these Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes. These treats are not only easy to make but are sure to impress at any gathering, from casual family get-togethers to festive celebrations. Each moist cupcake is filled with a luscious coffee cream filling and topped with a glossy ganache, creating a dessert that will have everyone asking for more. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs, cooled coffee, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  6. Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and instant coffee until stiff peaks form for the filling.
  7. Core each cooled cupcake and fill with the coffee cream mixture.
  8. To make the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering; pour over chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle ganache over each filled cupcake and let set before serving.

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