Mocha Mousse Espresso Cupcakes~Robynne

Double Fudge Cupcakes, Mocha Mousse Center & Espresso Butter Cream Frosting.
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Robynne Glenn

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@RobynneG

Coffee and Chocolate Lovers Rejoice! There is no better pairing in my opinion, and if you share my affection, you will love these cupcakes!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

Comments:
12 Comments
Serves:
24-28
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
15 Min
Method:
Bake

Ingredients

  • CUPCAKES

  • 1 box
    duncan hines dark chocolate fudge cake mix (or whatever mix you prefer)

  • MOCHA MOUSSE FILLING

  • 3.9 oz
    box of instant chocolate pudding
  • 2 tsp
    mexican vanilla
  • 1-2 tsp
    espresso powder, instant
  • 2 c
    heavy whipping cream

  • ESPRESSO BUTTER CREAM FROSTING

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tsp
    espresso powder, instant (taste as you go until the coffee flavor is perfect for you)
  • 1 tsp
    mexican vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    butter flavor extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    half and half
  • 1/8 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt (or more to taste)
  • ·
    note: i made extra frosting for a generous amount for each cupcake.

  • GARNISH

  • 20-24
    dark chocolate espresso bean
  • ·
    chocolate sprinkles

How to Make Mocha Mousse Espresso Cupcakes~Robynne

Step-by-Step

  1. Prepare and bake cake as directed on box. Allow to cool completely.
  2. While cupcakes are cooling, add espresso powder to vanilla and let it dissolve. Mix the mousse ingredients together with a hand mixer until ingredients are incorporated and filling is creamy. Spoon mousse into a ziploc bag and seal. Refrigerate until ready to fill cupcakes.
  3. When cupcakes are cool, take a paring knife and cut a circle in the top of the cupcake and gently lift and remove circle. Cut a bottom corner of the ziploc bag filled with mousse and squeeze mousse into the hole you made in the cupcakes. Place circle back on top of the filling. Don't worry that it stick up, you will never see it under the frosting. Do this to all the cupcakes. I had some pudding left over.
  4. Dissolve espresso powder in vanilla. Combine frosting ingredients in a large bowl. Begin mixing on low speed until combined. Whip the frosting on high until fluffy and holds it's shape when peaks are formed. Be sure to taste the frosting, adding more espresso powder/vanilla as needed.
  5. Frost cupcakes and top with chocolate sprinkles and espresso bean.

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About Mocha Mousse Espresso Cupcakes~Robynne

Course/Dish: Cakes Puddings Candies Chocolate
Main Ingredient: Sugar
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Hashtags: #mocha #Buttercream #mousse #espresso

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