ESPRESSO CUPCAKES

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Love coffee? Here's the fudgy cupcake to make your tastebuds smile.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder
1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped milk chocolate frosting
Chocolate-covered espresso beans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Make batter as directed on box; gently stir in 1 tablespoon espresso powder just until blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake and cool as directed on box for cupcakes.
  • In medium bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, milk, 2 teaspoons espresso powder and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with 1/4-inch (#9) writing tip.
  • To fill each cupcake, insert tip of bag into center of cooled cupcake; gently squeeze bag until cupcake expands slightly but does not burst (each cupcake should be filled with about 1 tablespoon filling).
  • Stir 1 teaspoon espresso powder into the frosting. Spoon frosting mixture into decorating bag fitted with 3/4-inch (#824) star tip. Pipe over tops of cupcakes. Garnish with espresso beans. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Aye Khin
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These cupcakes are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Gyan Shrestha
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I love the coffee flavor in these cupcakes. They're the perfect treat for a coffee lover.


Ashley Sarah
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These cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. They're so moist and flavorful.


Shanto Chowdhury
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


Nathan Barron
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I made these cupcakes for my work potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Aaliyahisbored07
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These cupcakes are delicious! I love the espresso flavor and the frosting is to die for.


Thomas zakhele Mhlanga
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate.


Sodul Amin
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can always count on them for a delicious dessert.


Dineo Queen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great. They were the perfect size and the frosting was the perfect consistency.


Raja Rehan
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I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The espresso flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Sandy Hart
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I made these cupcakes for my friend's birthday and she loved them! They were the perfect combination of coffee and chocolate.


Crystal Cooper
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy! The espresso frosting is delicious and not too sweet.


Nomi Sandhu
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. I would recommend using a good quality espresso powder to get the best flavor.


Gh Gs
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I love the rich coffee flavor in these cupcakes. They're perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.


Elizabeth Atwood
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These espresso cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the espresso frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.