"Are cupcakes still popular? Because they’re still wildly popular with me—chocolate, vanilla, I’ll take them all...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:
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1 box (15 1/4 Oz. Size) Devil's Food Cake Mix
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1 package (3/4 Oz. Size) Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
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1/2 c. Brewed Coffee, Cooled
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1/2 c. Milk
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1/4 c. Vegetable Oil
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2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
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4 Large Eggs
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FOR THE ESPRESSO BUTTERCREAM:
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1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, Softened
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1/2 c. Salted Butter, Softened
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2 tsp. Pure Coffee Extract
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2 lb. Powdered Sugar
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2 tbsp. Milk, Or More As Needed
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2 To 3 Squeezes Chocolate Brown Soft Gel Paste Food Color
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2 To 3 Squeezes Warm Brown Soft Gel Paste Food Color
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Caramel Sauce, For Drizzling On Top