Espresso Brownie Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream
Indulge in the delightful world of Espresso Brownie Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream. These rich, fudgy treats are a coffee lover’s dream, combining the deep flavors of chocolate and espresso to create a luxurious dessert experience. Topped with a silky coffee buttercream, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans
- Cocoa powder dusting
- Chocolate sprinkles or shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in granulated sugar until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture.
- Stir in milk until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the coffee buttercream, beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar and dissolved espresso until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg