Heavenly Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes

Heavenly Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes – A Rich, Caffeinated Delight!

👉Ingredients:

▶️Cupcakes:

🔹️1 cup all-purpose flour

🔹️½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

🔹️1 tsp baking powder

🔹️½ tsp baking soda

🔹️¼ tsp salt

🔹️½ cup hot brewed coffee

🔹️½ cup milk

🔹️½ cup melted unsalted butter

🔹️¾ cup granulated sugar

🔹️2 large eggs

🔹️1 tsp vanilla extract

🔸️🔸️Coffee Cream Filling:

↪️½ cup heavy cream

↪️1 tbsp instant coffee granules

↪️2 tbsp powdered sugar

↪️4 oz cream cheese, softened

🔸️🔸️Frosting:

↪️1 cup unsalted butter, softened

↪️2 cups powdered sugar

↪️2 tbsp cocoa powder

↪️1 tbsp strong brewed coffee

↪️½ tsp vanilla extract

🔸️🔸️Drizzle:

↪️¼ cup melted dark chocolate

↪️¼ cup melted white chocolate

👉Directions:

✅️1. Prepare the Cupcakes:

◾️Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

◾️In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

◾️In another bowl, combine hot coffee with milk.

◾️In a separate large bowl, beat together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.

◾️Alternate adding the dry ingredients and coffee mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.

◾️Divide the batter evenly among the liners (about ¾ full). Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

✅️2. Make the Coffee Cream Filling:

◾️Dissolve coffee granules in the heavy cream. Beat in powdered sugar and cream cheese until creamy and thick.

◾️Scoop a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with the coffee cream.

✅️3. Prepare the Frosting:

Beat the butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla. Continue beating until smooth and pipeable. Frost the cupcakes generously.

✅️4. Add the Finishing Touch:

Drizzle melted dark and white chocolate on top for a beautiful marbled finish.

👉Serve and Indulge!

These cupcakes combine rich chocolate, bold coffee, and a luscious creamy center. Perfect for coffee lovers and chocoholics alike!