"Moist coffee cupcakes with an irresistible mocha buttercream frosting..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (384 grams) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
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2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking soda
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1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
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1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon (2.5 grams) nutmeg
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2 tablespoons (28.3 grams) instant espresso powder
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2 cups (402 grams) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (223 grams) vegetable oil
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3/4 cup (184 grams) milk, room temperature
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1 cup (236 grams) strong brewed coffee (I recommend almost double strength), room temperature
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2 eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons (10 grams) vanilla
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1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 1/2 cups (448 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup (59 grams) heavy cream
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1/4 cup (59 grams) of your favorite coffee (cooled to room temperature)
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1 tablespoon (14.3 grams) instant espresso powder
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2 tablespoons (28.3 grams) cocoa powder, plus more for garnish