Espresso Brownie Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats with Coffee Buttercream
Deliciously rich espresso brownie cupcakes topped with a creamy coffee buttercream, perfect for any chocolate lover!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup coffee, brewed
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, cocoa powder, and flour together.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- For the coffee buttercream, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, and brewed coffee until creamy.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the coffee buttercream.
Notes
- For extra espresso flavor, add more espresso powder to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Espresso Brownie Cupcakes, Coffee Buttercream, Chocolate Dessert