![]() These espresso cupcakes pair perfectly with a big cup of coffee!!įor best results I always recommend using weight measurements (especially when baking) because it's the most accurate.Top with chocolate covered espresso beans, if desired.The tips are much larger than standard sizes and so fun for decorating cupcakes! For these big beautiful espresso frosting swirls on these coffee cupcakes, I use the large star tip from this decorating kit.Make sure you let the espresso cupcakes cool completely before frosting!!.If it bubbles it's still good to use, but if not it's time to toss it! Cupcake Decorating Tips Make sure you baking powder is fresh! Baking powder is important for helping baked goods rise properly, but it has a relatively short shelf life once opened, so it's one of the few items I never buy in bulk! To test if your baking powder is still fresh, add a small amount to boiling water. Use an oven thermometer! Just because your oven says it's 350, doesn't mean it is! If you oven hasn't been calibrated recently, it can be as much as 30 degrees off, which will negatively affect all baked goods from cakes to macarons! An oven thermometer is the easiest/cheapest way to ensure your oven is always at the proper temperature. Don't ever pack flour into the measuring cup or you'll end up with way too much! Improperly measured flour can lead to dry, dense baked goods. Once it's overflowing, use the back of a knife to level it off. Measure your flour correctly! It's most accurate to use a kitchen scale, but if you're measuring by volume you want to spoon and level! Fluff up the flour a bit with a spoon, and then spoon flour into the measuring cup. Remove all ingredients from the fridge 30 minutes to an hour before baking for best results. are at room temperature before baking (unless the recipe indicates otherwise)! This ensures they'll incorporate into the batter more easily and leads to overall better texture. Use room temperature ingredients! Always make sure ingredients like butter, eggs, milk, yogurt, etc. Top the espresso cupcakes with chocolate covered espresso beans and an extra sprinkle of espresso powder if desired! Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into each cupcake liner (they should be about halfway full).īake at 350☏ for 18-22 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Then stir in the brewed coffee and the rest of the flour mixture and mix until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until combined. Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Preheat the oven to 350☏ and line a 12 cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners. You might also like my brown butter dirty chai cupcakes for a coffee and chai combo! How to Make Coffee Cupcakes VariationsĬhocolate mocha cupcakes: Reduce the flour by ¼ cup and add in ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for a delicious chocolate/coffee combo!īoozy Bailey's cupcakes: Add 2-4 tablespoons of Bailey's Irish Cream to the buttercream instead of the regular cream. The complete list of ingredients and amounts is located in the recipe card below. Chocolate covered espresso beans - These are optional, but I love adding them as a cupcake garnish!.Brewed coffee - I love adding brewed coffee or espresso to the cupcakes for an even richer coffee flavor! However, if you don't want to brew just ½ cup of coffee, you can swap it out for water or milk.Espresso powder - You can't have espresso cupcakes without espresso powder! King Arthur is my favorite brand of high quality espresso powder! Note: espresso powder is NOT the same as instant espresso!! Espresso powder is much more flavorful and more finely ground, making it more suitable for baking.Butter - I like using melted butter for flavor in the cupcakes, but you can also sub a neutral vegetable oil if you prefer. ![]() Cake flour - I always use cake flour in my baked goods because it makes them super soft and tender, but all purpose flour also works great!.You just need a few ingredients to make these espresso cupcakes! You might also like these espresso chocolate chip cookies, this espresso biscotti, or these espresso macarons! Jump to: If you don't want to take my word for it, Kyle doesn't drink coffee (he hates it) and even he loves these cupcakes!!
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