TOFFEE MOCHA CUPCAKES

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Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty, they'll go fast! -Brenda Melanin, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate toffee bits
FROSTING:
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons instant espresso granules
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate toffee bits

Steps:

  • Dissolve espresso granules in boiling water; cool. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with espresso mixture and mix well. Fold in toffee bits. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a large bowl, combine frosting and espresso granules. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate chips and toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tarzan Gurung
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Rosemary
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I've made these cupcakes twice now and they're always a hit! They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


LEELEE Casey
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a chocolate ganache frosting instead of the buttercream frosting and it was delicious.


Wengel Kibebew
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These cupcakes were perfect! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious toffee flavor. The frosting was also amazing.


Abdi Fataax
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I'm not a big fan of toffee, but these cupcakes were still really good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Solomon Chidera
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste.


Maximus Ekon
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he'd ever had.


Sujan Razbanc
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These cupcakes were amazing! The perfect combination of chocolate and toffee. I will definitely be making them again.


shahriyar Ali
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The cupcakes were good, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Michelle Strack
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes were a disaster. They were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kenneth Gardner
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These cupcakes were very easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again!


Quentin Victoria
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success! She loved them and so did all of her friends.


Aly Emmert
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was amazing. I would make them again, but with less sugar in the batter.


Huzaifa Siddique
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again.


Rorry Short
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Followed the recipe and the cupcakes turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips for the frosting and they added a nice depth of flavor. Thanks for sharing!


Talha Noor Islam
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Toffee mocha cupcakes were a delicious dessert! The richness of chocolate and the sweetness of toffee were perfectly balanced. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo