Description
Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes are a heavenly blend of rich chocolate cake and bold coffee flavor, filled with airy whipped cream. These indulgent cupcakes are perfect for coffee lovers and make a luxurious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
All-purpose flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Granulated sugar
Unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
Whole milk
Eggs
Hot brewed coffee
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
Heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, melted butter, oil, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
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Blend Batter: Add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined.
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Add Coffee: Gradually mix in hot brewed coffee until the batter is smooth.
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Bake: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Make Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
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Fill Cupcakes: Core each cupcake and fill with whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon.
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Decorate (Optional): Top with additional whipped cream and garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
Notes
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Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
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Use high-quality brewed coffee for deeper chocolate flavor.
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Add a dash of espresso powder for extra coffee intensity.
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For a firmer whipped cream center, stabilize with a tablespoon of instant pudding mix or mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
